Info on the Avian Flu - Study Abroad Pre-Departure


Padnos International Center Study Abroad Pre-Departure International Students International Scholars
Introduction Welcome Letter Before Departure Pre-Departure Checklist Visa Information Insurance Information Power of Attorney Money Tips Packing Calling Home Skype PicCell Wireless Brightroam Calling Cards Partnership Program Information Academic Policies Course Equivalency Financial Aid Flight Information Flight Arrangements Airline Information Baggage Regulations Tips Immigration and Customs Information Fighting Jet Lag Health & Safety Health Information Safety Culture Shock Immunizations Info on the Mexican Flu (Swine Flu) Info on the Avian Flu Links Know Your Destination How informed are you? Language Preparation Education Systems Glimpse.org While You're Abroad Do You Know What To Do? On-Site Orientation Checklist Be A Good Representative Communication Homestay Tips Gifts Gender Issues Minority Student Issues Embassies and Consulates Hostelling International Assumption for Risk and Release for Off Campus Activities After Your Return Check in with PIC upon your return GVSU International Mentoring Program GVSU Cultural Organizations Connect to other students University Policies Barbara H. Padnos International Center 130 Lake Ontario Hall Allendale, MI 49401 Phone: 616-331-3898 Fax: 616-331-3899 studyabroad@gvsu.edu	What about H5N1 Avian Influenza? If a global flu pandemic occurs, it will affect everyone in every country. Quarantines and travel restrictions would obviously affect GVSU students studying abroad. The staff of the Padnos International Center is carefully monitoring the situation, and is currently sending students on approved study abroad programs in many corners of the globe. As we do this, we recognize that our students are currently not facing substantial risk of contracting the H5N1 virus, especially when compared to normal risks associated with study abroad. What PIC is currently doing? Insisting that students register with the US Embassy upon arrival in the destination country, which adds them to the distribution list for important information on safety, security, and health alerts from the US Embassy. Closely monitoring information provided by the Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization. Providing students with emergency contact information If you have any questions regarding the information above, contact the Padnos International Center at 616-331-3898.
	Last Modified Date: April 2, 2009
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