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H1N1 Travel Advice

H1N1 Travel Advice . International Programs and Services. Do not travel if you are feeling sick. If you have flu-like symptoms, you should stay home and avoid travel for at least 24 hours after you stop having symptoms.

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H1N1 Travel Advice

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  1. H1N1 Travel Advice International Programs and Services

  2. Do not travel if you are feeling sick. • If you have flu-like symptoms, you should stay home and avoid travel for at least 24 hours after you stop having symptoms. • Symptoms of novel H1N1 flu virus are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. • Some people also have diarrhea and vomiting.

  3. Be informed before you go. • Every country is different. • Every situation is different. • Make sure you are aware of travel restrictions before you go. • Your travel may be restricted based on your country of origin. • Your travel may be restricted based on the countries you’ve recently visited. • Your travel may be restricted based on the country’s outbreak history. • Your travel may be restricted based on medical symptoms exhibited before you travel or when you arrive at your final destination(i.e. temperature, flu-like symptoms, etc).

  4. Be informed before you go. • Check the Center for Disease Control Website for UPDATED travel advice. http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/outbreak-notice/novel-h1n1-flu-global-situation.aspx • Check the US State Department Website for UPDATED travel warnings and travel alerts. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html • Check the Embassy Website of the country or countries you plan to visit.

  5. Be informed before you go. • Check to see if your insurance will cover medical emergencies, travel delays, or interruptions. Purchase additional insurance if you think it is necessary. • Locate, in advance, medical facilities that will be covered by your insurance. • Check with your doctor to see if you need additional immunizations or shots BEFORE you go.

  6. Monitor Situations While Abroad • Register with the US Embassy in your host country. http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/registration/registration_1186.html • Monitor the news for information about outbreaks in your host countries and countries you plan to travel to. • Monitor the news for information about outbreaks in the US before your return trip.

  7. What to do if you are sick while abroad. • It is expected that most people will recover without needing medical care. • If you have severe illness or you are at high risk for flu complications, seek medical care. • A US consular officer can help you find local medical care in a foreign country. To contact the US embassy or consulate in the country you are visiting, call Overseas Citizens Services at: • 1-888-407-4747 if calling from the US or Canada, • 00-1-202-501-4444 if calling from other countries, or • Visit Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Mission to find the contact information for the local US Embassy of the country you are visiting. • Avoid further travel for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. • Follow all local health recommendations. For example, if you are sick, you may be asked to put on a surgical mask to protect others or to stay in your home or hotel to prevent the spread of novel H1N1 flu.

  8. Practice Healthy Habits Always • Stay healthy: drink lots of water, eat fresh foods, and exercise regularly. • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. • Wash your hands often with soap and running water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand gels are also effective. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

  9. Helpful Websites and References • Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ • US State Department http://www.state.gov/travel/ • Embassy of the United Kingdom http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/swine-flu • Michigan Technological University H1N1 site http://www.mtu.edu/flu/

  10. In case of an emergency • Contact your host university’s international affairs office. • Contact IPS at +1.906.487-2160 during regular office hours. • Contact Greta Gustafson, Coordinator of Study Abroad, at +1.616.893.9433 • Contact Thy Yang, Director of International Programs and Services, at +1.701.590.0892

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