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Medical and Immunization Issues
It is never too early to start planning for immunization and other prophylactic
measures needed for foreign travel. When receiving
multiple immunizations it is important to set up a schedule as soon
as travel is planned. Consult your program and your personal physician
for the necessary health and immunization information.
The Bates
College Health Center is a valuable resource. They can provide advice,
conduct physical exams, fill out health forms, and administer for a fee
some immunizations required for foreign travel: Typhoid Fever; Hepatitis
A and B; Rabies; prescriptions for Malaria.
The Health Center asks that you abide by the following guidelines:
- Physical exams must take place at least one week before due date
- Be on time for all appointments
- Before your appointment check the Centers for Disease Control web site to determine what vaccinations are required; bring that information to the appointment
- Be aware that some program health forms (for example, SIT's) require over one hour to complete
For the latest health information about specific destinations, immunization requirements, and general information about travel and health, consult the Centers for Disease Control or the World Health Organization.
For a list of travel health clinics worldwide, check the International Society of Travel Medicine.