Health Precautions

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Health Precautions Vaccinations: Please visit your medical provider or schedule an appointment at a travel clinic for the appropriate vaccinations you need to travel for this particular trip. Some vaccinations involve a series that must be expanded over time, therefore contact your physician promptly. Twin Cities’ travel clinics: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/immunize/travel/ then click the International Travel Health Clinic link Medication: Bring any over-the-counter drugs you may need. Always consult with a physician before taking any medication. If you are on prescription medication, bring an adequate supply with to last you throughout the trip plus a couple extra days just to be safe. Water: Only drink bottled water while in Nicaragua or Dominican Republic Skin protection: • Consider using 30+ SPF sunscreen (applied regularly throughout the day) to prevent sunburn and skin damage since Nicaragua and Dominican Republic is much closer to the equator, and the sun will be more powerful. • Apply insect repellent containing DEET regularly if on the East Cost of Nicaragua or in Dominican Republic to prevent malaria, which is possible to contract there although rare. For additional information on other health precautions, access the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov/travel .