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This page is dedicated to providing you with current information regarding your health and safety while traveling. Everything from travel warnings to sanitary inspections and safety precautions to medical tips can be found here.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):  The CDC provides health information for specific destinations worldwide.  Find out what the immunization requirements and vaccination recommendations are as well as all other health related issues before you go.

Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP): This division of the CDC conducts inspections, disease surveillance and investigations for the purpose of protecting the health of passengers and crew of international cruise ships. Here you will find sanitation inspection scores and current information on any disease surveillance or illness reports.

U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings & Consular Info: Travel Advisories are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid a certain country. In addition to that information, they also provide Consular information sheets for every country of the world with information on such matters as the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, any areas of instability, and the location of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in the subject country.

U.S. State Department Tips for Traveling Abroad:
Medical Tips: Here you will find suggestions for medical/insurance issues to take care of before you leave home and what to do if you do need medical assistance abroad.

Precautions and Safety Tips: The information found here contains helpful precautions to minimize the chance of becoming a victim of terrorism and also provides other safety tips for Americans traveling overseas.