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