Immunizations

Prior to studying abroad, all students should be sure that their immunizations are up to date.  Experts recommend that travelers take certain precautions and keep up to date on vaccinations. You should ask your doctor for advice regarding inoculations.  We suggest you inquire as to the advisability of common vaccinations such as:

• Hepatitis A and/or B
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (TDaP)
• Flu
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Meningitis
• Chicken pox (varicella)

You may also check the most recent CDC recommendations at: www.cdc.gov/travel/.

Some immunizations require waiting periods in excess of six months between doses and others cause brief discomfort, so if you decide to be inoculated, we suggest you plan ahead; do not wait until only a month before you depart.