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Get started on Sandra’s study abroad

She's attending lectures, but is she avoiding vectors?

Sandra is ready to immerse herself in the culture of Argentina—to explore the country and make new friends—all while maintaining her exceptional grades.

CONSIDER DESTINATION

Select all that apply

Which viruses have been reported in Argentina?

SUBMIT

Correct! Cases of chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, and Zika have been reported before. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travelers visiting certain parts of Argentina.1

So close. Cases of chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, and Zika have been reported before. In fact, yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travelers visiting certain parts of Argentina.1

TRAVELER TRENDS

True or false?

With the rise of virtual learning, students are no longer choosing to study abroad

Not quite. Study abroad is on the rise; 83% of institutions reported an increase in study abroad numbers for 2022/2023 compared to the previous year.2

Spot on! Study abroad is on the rise; 83% of institutions reported an increase in study abroad numbers for 2022/2023 compared to the previous year.2

Select one

How long do most students choose to study abroad?

Yes! In 2019/2020, 112,844 students participated in study abroad programs that lasted for at least a quarter. Only 49,789 students participated in short-term programs.3

Good try. In 2019/2020, 112,844 students participated in study abroad programs that lasted for at least a quarter. Only 49,789 students participated in short-term programs.3

Select all that apply

Which aspects of a student’s trip should be assessed during a pretravel health consultation?

SUBMIT

You’re on fire! All of the factors listed above should be considered during a student’s pretravel health consultation.

So close. All of the factors listed above should be considered during a student’s pretravel health consultation.4

The risk of a long stay

Students tend to stay in foreign countries for semesters at a time and treat their study abroad destination as a "home base” while they explore surrounding regions and countries. Spontaneous travel plans make it hard to properly prepare and mitigate the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.5

DUTY OF CARE

Poll

Who do you think should be responsible for keeping students safe and healthy during their time abroad?

  • 73%
  • 10%
  • 17%

Some study abroad programs are more involved while others place more obligations on students to keep themselves safe. Regardless of the program's practices, a pretravel health consultation should be part of the trip planning process.6

SUMMARY

Ask your study abroad travelers, like Sandra, about their extracurricular activities to recommend specific protection measures that may address their unique risks.

Raise awareness and educate travelers about mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases to better prepare them for healthy travels

Emphasize the importance of personal protection measures and bite avoidance

If appropriate, recommend available vaccines and medications

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References: 1. Freedman DO. Chapter 10: Popular itineraries: Argentina/Brazil: Iguassu Falls (online only). In: Brunette GW, Nemhauser JB, eds. CDC Yellow Book 2020. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated July 17, 2019. Accessed March 13, 2023. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/popular-itineraries/argentinabrazil-iguassu-falls 2. U.S. colleges and universities see strong rebounds in international student enrollments. Institute of International Education. November 14, 2022. Accessed March 13, 2023. https://www.iie.org/news/us-sees-strong-international-student-enrollment-rebounds 3. Fast Facts 2022. Open Doors. Accessed April 6, 2023. https://opendoorsdata.org/fast_facts/fast-facts-2022/ 4. American College Health Association. A Guide for Travel Health Practices at Institutions of Higher Education. American College Health Foundation; 2022. 5. Flaherty GT, Leong SW, Geoghegan R. Learning to travel: reducing the health risks of study abroad opportunities. J Travel Med. 2018;25(1). doi:10.1093/jtm/tay085 6. Angelo KM, Rhodes G, DeRomaña I. Chapter 9: Travel for work & other reasons: study abroad & other international student travel. In: Brunette GW, Nemhauser JB, eds. CDC Yellow Book 2020. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated June 24, 2019. Accessed March 13, 2023. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/travel-for-work-other-reasons/study-abroad-and-other-international-student-travel