| An essential part of being able to enjoy your trip | | | | traveling? You can arrange to be transported |
| abroad is to plan in advance for potential | | | | back to the US for treatment. Air Ambulance |
| emergencies. Preparing for possible medical needs | | | | services can transport you to a US facility. You |
| regarding medications, air ambulances, insurance | | | | will be safely transported in the company of |
| issues and more is especially important. | | | | trained medical professionals. The medical |
| You have your passport, the bags are packed, | | | | evacuation team can coordinate bed to bed |
| and the neighbor will water the plants. You've | | | | transportation, ensuring that you are safely |
| packed the sunscreen, arranged for overseas cell | | | | transported back to the states without |
| service and even picked up universal adapters - all | | | | compromising your care. Keep the number of an |
| items are checked off on your travel to-do list. | | | | Air Ambulance Service with your medical |
| You are all set for the perfect overseas vacation, | | | | information for handy access in the event of an |
| or are you? | | | | emergency. |
| Let's face it, vacation provides the opportunity to | | | | Prescription Medications |
| temporarily escape from reality. Why ruin the | | | | Keep a separate list of all prescription medications, |
| mood with thoughts of doom and gloom?! Planning | | | | including dosage, pharmacy number and |
| for emergencies does not have to be a downer. | | | | prescribing physician. This will facilitate replacement |
| A little preparation will help you to relax knowing | | | | if your luggage is lost or in case of a medical |
| that you have it all covered. The quick health tips | | | | emergency. Keep all prescription medications in |
| below will help you to breathe easier as you | | | | original bottles. |
| prepare to travel this summer. | | | | Insurance |
| Register with the US Embassy or Consulate. | | | | Check with your health insurance company to |
| Registering with the local embassy is a good idea | | | | ensure that you understand your coverage while |
| even when traveling to countries that are safe. In | | | | traveling. If you need medical attention will you |
| the event of an emergency the American | | | | have to pay out of pocket and seek |
| consular officers will be able to assist you. You | | | | reimbursement? Do they have contracts with |
| can register online at the embassy travel | | | | physicians and/or facilities where you will be |
| registration site or upon arrival by visiting the local | | | | traveling? Is there a special phone number to call |
| office. | | | | while traveling? |
| Additionally the embassy can be a wealth of | | | | All vacations near and far require advance |
| information for Americans traveling abroad. They | | | | planning. This becomes more important when you |
| can provide information about the political climate, | | | | are traveling abroad. With just a few extra steps |
| local medical physicians or facilities and much more. | | | | of preparation you can truly relax and enjoy your |
| Medical Evacuation. | | | | trip knowing that you have truly attended to |
| What happens if you become injured or ill while | | | | every detail! |