Travel Consultation

Travel consultations and recommended travel vaccinations are available at Student Life Student Health Services (SLSHS). At this appointment a medical provider will:

• Determine vaccines or medication needed based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines 
• Provide an up-to-date country-specific packet

Schedule a Consultation

• Online via My BuckMD
• Include destination to allow materials to be prepared in advance
• Please note that at this time, appointments are very limited

Bring to Consultation

• Up-to-date vaccination records
• Current medications
• Recommendations from tour organizers

Health Tips

• Food and waterborne diseases are the number one cause of illness to travelers
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water
• Drink only bottled/boiled water, or carbonated drinks in cans or bottles, without ice
• Boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it
• Don't handle animals
• Don't swim in fresh-water, salt-water is typically safer
• Protect yourself from insects: remain in screened areas, use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants
• Prevent fungal and parasitic infections by not going barefoot
• Bring a backup supply of prescription medications 
• If not completed recently, schedule vision, dental and medical exams before leaving

Please visit the U.S. Department of State for up-to-date travel advisories and information regarding specific countries.