Planning for healthy travel: International travelers can take a number of simple steps to avoid potential health problems before and during travel. Contact your physician, local health department, or private or public agencies that advise international travelers at least 4 to 6 weeks before departure to schedule an appointment to receive current health information on the countries you plan to visit, obtain vaccinations and prophylactic medications as indicated, and address any special needs. Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can be found at their website. ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ) Animals are also susceptible to contracting diseases that were brought back to the United States by unknowing international travelers: diseases such as Exotic Newcastle Disease and Avian Influenza that can decimate local poultry populations; Swine Flu, Hoof and Mouth disease and other animal diseases.
Passports are issued by the U.S. Department of State Passport Agency. Please contact the Passport Agency nearest you for more information. Postal clerks also accept passport applications.
Baggage allowance – Ask the airline or steamship line on which you are traveling for more information. Contact the Transportation Security Administration for a list of prohibited and permitted items. ( TSA Permitted and Prohibited Items )
Currency of other nations – Your local bank can be of assistance.
Foreign countries – For information about the country you will visit or about what articles may be imported into that country, contact that country’s embassy, consular office, or tourist information office.
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