1. International Travel Tips

2. Travel Tip #1
Plan Ahead
Make a travel consultation appointment at Health and Wellness Services at least 6 weeks prior to departure date
Consider additional travel destinations
Read through your travel packet
Establish itinerary and travel dates

3. Travel Tip #2 Travel Consultation
The consultation is FREE but there is a charge for any vaccines
Bring your immunization records- Wisconsin immunization records can be found at
Bring a list of all your medications
Have your itinerary ready
Expect to create a travel health plan specific to your individual needs

4. Traveling with Medications
Travel Tip #3
Traveling with Medications
Carry a complete list of all medications (use generic names)
Pack all prescription or over-the-counter medications in their original bottles
Have medications packed in carry-on luggage
Make sure to bring enough plus extra to allow for any change in travel plans
Talk to your pharmacist or insurance provider if more than a 30 day supply is needed
Check the country embassy for a list of illegal medications

5. Travel Tip #4 Traveling with a Health Concern
Carry a letter from your medical provider (on their office letterhead with contact information). It should include a summary of any health condition, medications, and a plan of care
Carry or wear a medical alert, listing allergies or health conditions
Carry a card in the local language with medical information, serious allergies, health conditions, and list of the generic names for all medications
Joint Commission accredited medical facilities can be found at

6. Insect Bite Prevention
Travel Tip #5
Insect Bite Prevention
Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeves, long pants, and hats
Avoid areas and times of day when mosquitoes are most active
Use an insect repellent that contains at least a 20-50% DEET
When using a sunscreen apply it first, allow it to dry, then apply insect repellent
Stay or sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms
Use a bed net if sleeping exposed to outdoors
Permethrin can be used to treat clothing and gear-but DO NOT apply directly to skin

7. Travel Tip #6 Safe Food and Water
Hot foods should be eaten hot and cold foods should be eaten cold
Eat pasteurized dairy products
Avoid raw or undercooked eggs, meat, fish, or seafood
Eat fruits and vegetables washed in clean water or peeled yourself
Avoid eating food from street vendors
Drink bottled water or beverages with an intact seal
Hot coffee and tea are considered safe
Ice is not considered safe unless made from bottled or disinfected water

8. Travel Vaccines & Medications
Routine Vaccines: Tetanus, Hepatitis B, MMR, Polio, and Influenza
Travel Vaccines: Typhoid (oral or injectable), Hepatitis A, and Yellow Fever (when available)
Medications:
Antimalarials
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotic
Altitude Sickness
These are the prescription and vaccines available through
SNC Health and Wellness Services.

9. Resources Center for Disease Control U.S. State Department
U.S. State Department
Call for your travel consultation
SNC Health and Wellness Services
Mulva Family Fitness & Sports Center