Before going abroad, you should become familiar with what steps to take and who to contact in case of a medical emergency while you are traveling. The following information will assist you.
See the information in
Your Survival Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel. There are some in-depth sections of
CDC Health Information for International Travel 2008 (“The Yellow Book”) that may help to prepare for illness or injury abroad.
Are you looking for recommendations for traveling with children to specific countries? See the Destinations page.