Immunization Guidelines for travel abroad programs

Currently, all abroad programs associated with SLU require that each student meet with the travel health coordinator at Winning Health Center, in order to determine specifically which immunizations they will need for their trip and which malaria prophylaxis (if any) is appropriate for the area they will be visiting.

 At this meeting, the student will be given a list of the suggested and required immunizations and a plan will be formulated for the completion of these immunization requirements.  Many times the immunizations are given at Winning Health Center, but in cases where the student opts to get the immunizations elsewhere, information on how best to achieve this will be provided as well.

 As soon as the student gets accepted into an abroad program, they should call Winning Health Center and schedule and appointment to meet with the travel health coordinator, in order to prepare for their trip in a timely manner.  This would involve completion of the necessary immunizations at least 30 days prior to departure.   

 This is in an ongoing effort to assure that our students receive maximum protection from any diseases they may encounter overseas and that they are given the most updated information to travel safely in whatever part of the world they choose to explore.

 Please call Winning Health Center with any questions - (315) 229-5392.