Study Abroad

HEALTH INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

(THE "YELLOW BOOK")

Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

800.545·2522

www.us.elsevierhealth.com. Quick search, on "Yellow Book:'

Order online from Elsevier Publishing, or download from CDC at

www.cdc.gov/travel/yb/i ndex.htm.

HIV REGIONAL CONCERNS

Bureau of Consular Affairs

2201 C Street, NW

Room 6831

Washington, DC 20520

8oo.342.AIDS (8oo.342.2437)

www.travel.state.gov/law/info/info_621.htm

or send a SASE to Public Affairs, Bureau of Consular Affairs.

lAMAT: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRAVELERS

736 Center St.

Lewiston, NY 14092

716.754·4883

www.iamat.org

An international nonprofit organization with excellent information on health risks, geographic distribution of diseases, malaria prevention, and other region-specific knowledge and on English-speaking medical care givers around the world. There is no fee to join, but donations are welcome.

THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD

STA Travel

http://www.statravel.com/

Available in the United States, carries minimal but useful insurance coverage, and can help you get discounts on transportation and housing and gain access to emergency and other helpful travel information. Some colleges and universities have STA branch offices on their campuses.