Travel Resources

Maintaining your health while overseas begins with proper planning and research before you depart. The following resources can help educate you about appropriate preventative measures prior to departure and during your travel abroad. Additionally, you should consult with a physician prior to your departure about your personal health and recommended vaccinations, immunizations, and other preventative medication.

Find Health Information About Your Destination

Travel Medicine Providers

Please note that not all physicians are experts in the medical treatment needed for the area of the world to which you may be traveling. Carefully check the qualifications and expertise of your physician. Sometimes your insurance will cover the cost of vaccinations.

The Office of Global Outreach recommends the following provider for complete travel medical advice and vaccinations:

WellnessMart 1610 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 496-7148

Many Walgreens, Costcos, and Walmarts also give regular vaccines.

World Health Organization Health Information

International Travel and Health Guide is available free online, and provides vaccination recommendations specific to each country in the world. This resource also covers a wide range of topics including:

Health risks and precautions
Travel by air
Environmental health risks
Accidents, injuries and violence
Infectious diseases
Vaccine-preventable diseases
Malaria
Blood transfusions

Malaria Information

Malaria is a common disease in many of the countries our students serve. It is largely preventable, but can be a significant disease. You should read the following information carefully.

WHO info on malaria

CDC FAQ’s about malaria

CDC malaria home page

Recommended Vaccinations for all Destinations:

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Tetanus-diphtheria
Measles
Chickenpox
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine
Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT) vaccine
Poliovirus vaccine