Health Considerations

Traveling can bring with it a unique set of health stressors 和 considerations, from vaccines 和 prophylaxis to cultural adjustment 和 homesickness. We're here to provide you with resources to ensure you're prepared for the health challenges travel can bring 和 supported in the case of any issues.

Health Consideration Checklist

• Schedule an appointment with either 杜的健康 & 咨询中心 或者你的医生, 和/or contact 国际SOS to discuss required or recommended vaccinations 和/or prophylaxis, 目前的药物治疗, ongoing health issues (physical, mental or emotional) 和 other health concerns.
• 如果 DU provided travel medical insurance will not meet your needs, confirm that your health insurance will. 这 study abroad health insurance consideration document provides helpful questions to ask your health insurance provider. 
• If you are traveling with medications, make sure that they're legal in your host country, that you have enough for the duration of your time abroad 和 that you keep them in their original containers.
• Travelers with disabilities are encouraged to contact the relevant sending department 和 the Disabilities Services Program (DSP) early in the process to gather relevant accessibility information. 请注意U.S. laws 和 regulations relating to disabilities generally do not extend beyond U.S. 边界.
• Gather information about the local health services provided while abroad. 国际SOS can provide you with information regarding the closest hospitals 和 clinics 和 comment on their st和ard of care.
• Research health issues 和 concerns prominent in your host country.
• Consider the potential effects of cultural adjustment 和 determine coping methods before departure.