International Travel and Health
Note: Use the following information at your own discretion. The AAFP provides this list for information only, not as an endorsement.
Before you travel abroad
You should collect country-specific information about the following before your trip:
- Travel alerts, warnings or notices
- International travel safety information
- International financial scams
- How to register at the U.S. embassy or consulate
- How to find emergency assistance for American citizens abroad
- Applicable family and children’s issues
- Applicable international travel health issues:
- Vaccinations you need to have
- Regional disease information
- How to ensure safe food and water
- Tips for planning a healthy trip in that area
- How to seek health care abroad
Where to look
The following agencies and organizations may be able to help you prepare for your trip:
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Department of State Emergency Assistance or call: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 (from overseas)
- U.S. embassy where you are traveling
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
- The World FactBook from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or call: 800-CDC-INFO
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Familydoctor.org, the AAFP's patient education Web site
Medical Evacuation and Travel Insurance Services
Medical Professional Liability
Adams & Associates International provides medical professional liability coverage for both short-term and career medical missionaries and related medical personnel.
Contact Information:
Telephone: 803-758-1400
Toll-free: 800-922-8438
Fax: 803-252-1988
Contact Information:
Telephone: 803-758-1400
Toll-free: 800-922-8438
Fax: 803-252-1988
Crisis Management and Non-medical Evacuation
Adams & Associates International provides crisis management and evacuation for non-medical events such as natural disasters, political upheaval and terrorist activity for persons traveling abroad.
Contact Information:
Telephone: 803-758-1400
Toll-free: 800-922-8438
Fax: 803-252-1988
Contact Information:
Telephone: 803-758-1400
Toll-free: 800-922-8438
Fax: 803-252-1988
International Opportunities
