Is your student planning to work, study or volunteer abroad?
Depending on their itineraries, students may need to take steps to protect their health as they prepare for their journey. For example, students visiting countries with reported health risks such as yellow fever and malaria may require vaccinations and medications prior to their trips.
You can help your students by encouraging them to make use of these university resources if needed:
- To get organized for before their trip, the UHS Travel Health Checklist can be a helpful tool.
- Timing is important, so we suggest students make every effort to prepare early for their trip. For example, students may need to schedule an appointment at UHS to get vaccinations, prescriptions and advice related to their travel. They should arrange to visit the clinic at least 6-8 weeks before departure because appointments fill up quickly and it takes time for vaccinations to take effect.
- Encourage your student to take advantage of Travel Health Services at University Health Service (UHS), a great campus resource for students planning to go abroad.
- Students can also visit the UHS Travel Health Education Program to learn about any major health risks to make informed decisions before, during and after their trip.
- If your student is traveling as part of a U-M program, they will be required to purchase Travel Abroad Health Insurance. For other students, this insurance is highly recommended because of its many benefits and low cost.
Other articles to help you support your student in preparation for travel abroad include:
- A Checklist for Your Student Prior to Studying Abroad
- Solutions to Fund Student Travel
- Helping Your Student Budget for Travel Abroad
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