H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) & International Travel
Clemson University takes seriously the possibility of a pandemic flu outbreak, and encourages you to carefully review the following information and to always monitor health conditions and circumstances at your destination.
H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
In the spring of 2009, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the general media reported on an outbreak of human swine flu in three separate areas of Mexico. In addition, the illness was reported in the U.S. in Texas, California, Kansas, Ohio, New York, and numerous other states.
In May of 2009, the CDC removed its previous recommendation that U.S. travelers avoid travel to Mexico. See: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/travel-health-precaution/novel-h1n1-flu-mexico.aspx. Conditions and recommendations for all parts of the world can change rapidly, you can stay up-to-date on travel recommendations worldwide at: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/.
Whenever you travel to any location you should carefully review the information and recommendations on the CDC website to reduce your risk of infection and help you stay healthy.
Read the most current information and recommendations at: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentSwineFluMexico.aspx
Including information on: preventative practices, seeking medical care if you are sick, what to do after returning from an area with infections, and exit and entry screenings.
You may also contact the Office of International Affairs, 864.656.2457, or the Redfern Health Center, 864.656.2233, if you have questions or concerns regarding this information.