Illness and Injury Abroad

Before going abroad, you should become familiar with what steps to take and who to contact in case of a medical emergency while you are traveling. The following information will assist you.

• Planning for Healthy Travel
  The basics, including how to understand this site's travel notices
• Travelers' Health Kit
  Putting together a kit to take care of minor health problems and treat pre-existing medical conditions while abroad
• Prepare for Nonmedical Emergencies and Travel Requirements: travel.state.gov
  Travel Warnings and Public Announcements concerning civil unrest and other conditions, Consular Information Sheets with information about travel requirements such as new or unusual entry or currency requirements, much more. Be sure to visit travel.state.gov (on the United States Department of State site)
• Recommendations for Travelers: Being Prepared in Case Disaster Strikes
  General advice for international travelers about preparedness for a natural or manmade disaster during travel.
• Seeking Health Care Abroad
  Health insurance, what to do if serious illness or injury occurs, blood transfusions, health-seeking travel
• Injuries Abroad
• Swimming and Recreational Water Safety and Scuba Diving
  Helpful water safety information to reduce travelers’ risk of drowning and water-related injuries.
• Death Overseas
• The Post-Travel Period
  Common health problems of travelers who are ill on their return home, illnesses that may appear later, screening

Are you looking for recommendations for traveling with children to specific countries? See the Destinations page.