Travel advice for students of UCC

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General travel and immunisation advice for UCC students

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Travelling?:

Travelling? Let us help you protect yourself Enjoy yourself Return safe and sound

Inform yourself:

Inform yourself Travel Websites www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk www.cdc.gov/travel www.tmb.ie www.malariahotspots.co.uk Seek advice from others Host institution Organisation arranging trip Student Health Department

What else can you do?:

What else can you do? Request a travel consult appointment Consider the advice on the websites Vaccinations Malaria Other diseases Download and complete travel form

Travel form:

Travel form Details of trip Destination(s) Duration of trip Date of departure Type of trip Your medical details Significant previous or current illnesses Allergies medications and vaccinations

Travel consultation:

Travel consultation Review your travel form details Review the recommendations for you Vaccinations Malarial prevention and tablets Vaccination documentation requirements Other injuries and illnesses that might occur Plan your immunisation schedule

Immunisations:

Immunisations Plan and arrange your attendances Single attendance up to usual maximum of 4 Cost of your immunisations explained Side effects & contraindications discussed Immunisations given are recorded and documentation and record given to you

Staying safe and enjoying your trip:

Staying safe and enjoying your trip Follow a few sensible precautions Food, water, road traffic accidents, insects, swimming, sunburn, extreme care with safe sex Adequate travel and health insurance Basic medical kit Report any illnesses; there and on return

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