Make sure any prescription drugs are in their labeled bottles, and carry a copy of the written prescription. Also remember a list of the medication's generic names in case your prescription runs out. If you have medical problems such as diabetes, bring along a health record that includes your health provider's name and address and a summary of your medical history. It is strongly recommended that you inform your study abroad program of any existing health problems. In an emergency situation it is crucial that this information is available.
Some countries require or recommend vaccination certificates or other personal health information.
If you would like more information, please contact the Loyola College Health Center at 617-5055 or click here for the Center for Disease Control Travel Advisory or Passport Health . Oral Polio and oral Typhoid vaccines are special ordered items usually stocked only in the Spring for the students participating in Loyola's Bangkok, Thailand Prog ram. Know how to locate English-speaking physicians in the countries you plan to visit. Before leaving the U.S., have a complete physical examination with your personal health care provider. Inform your health care provider of your plans to travel abroad before you make an appointment so that he or she can provide you with current health information and medical recommendations for your destination.