Medical Services
Travel Medicine/Preparation

Planning a Dive Trip? Be Prepared!

There are health risks associated with travel, and some of them may be life-threatening. You can prevent or reduce many of them.

DAN TravelAssist can provide the information you need to be safe around the world. That is a benefit you receive just for being a DAN Member. You can also buy from DAN the most recent edition of International Travel Health Guide, a useful book of travel health advisories or the DAN Dive and Travel Medical Guide. Both guides are available from our Online Store

Before You Leave:

1. Put a copy of the DAN Dive and Travel Medical Guide with your plane tickets.
2. Call DAN to make sure your insurance coverage is adequate and up-to-date. Compare the various insurance programs to make sure you have all the coverage you need.
3. Talk to a DAN Medic if you have any questions regarding your health and diving.

   Pre-Travel Precautions

   The four most important categories of pre-travel precautions are:

   • Vaccinations and Immunizations
   • Malaria Prophylaxis
   • Diarrhea Management
   • Behavioral Counseling

   Centers For Disease Control (CDC)

   The US Centers For Disease Control is a tremendous resource for travelers. The CDC maintains up-to-date travel advisories and information on every region of the world. The organization recommends all travelers follow these steps as they prepare to travel.

   • Carefully follow the information for your Destination.
   • Begin the Vaccinations process early.
   • Find a Travel Clinic for immunizations.
   • Plan ahead if you are Traveling with Children or have any other Special Needs.
   • Learn about Safe Food and Water, Diseases, and other precautions.
   • Prepare for Illness and Injury Abroad.