Global Epidemics

H1N1 Mexican (Swine) Flu 

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, including Mexico. As we do this, we recognize that our students are currently not facing substantial risk of contracting the H1N1 virus, especially when compared to normal risks associated with study abroad.

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 is PIC doing already?

If you have any questions regarding the information above, contact the Padnos International Center at 616-331-3898.

For Additional Information on Health Issues Abroad Visit: 

http://www.travelinsurance.org/

http://drwisetravel.com/index.html

http://www.studentsabroad.com/contents.html 

http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/travel 

http://www.tripprep.com

http://www.ciee.org/study/why-ciee/health-safety.aspx

http://www.medicalassistantschools.org/resoures

http://studentsabroad.state.gov/