Health and Safety

Health and Safety – The center for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) has up to date information on health and safety issues and other recommendations that are organized by geographical regions. For example, East Asia includes all of China and Tibet and there is also a Traveler’s Health section with lots of good information. Again, TVP highly recommends that you consult with a travel clinic to see if you need vaccines and to seek advice. In terms of safely issues such as losing a passport or getting into trouble with the law, please visit the website of the US Consulate in Chengdu, (http://chengdu.usconsulate.gov) as it offers some advice. TVP will purchase basic medical emergency and evacuation insurance through Travel Guard International (www.travelguard.com) and your program leader will have a copy of this policy. TVP also encourages you to purchase additional coverage if you are not covered by your current health insurance.