Wellabroad.com Blog

A listing of addresses and telephone numbers of US embassies and consulates abroad as well as a run down of health guidance including risks are available, and you might want to grab these before you start traveling.

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Injuries and deaths can occur in children held on adult laps during turbulence and nonfatal crashes. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should be placed in a rear-facing Federal Aviation Authority (FAA)-approved child-safety seat until they are at least 1 year old and weigh at least 20 pounds. Children older than 1 year of age and 20-40 pounds in body weight should use a forward-facing.

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The number of children who travel or live outside their home countries has increased dramatically. An estimated 1.9 million children travel overseas each year. Health issues related to pediatric international travel are complex, reflecting varied activities, exposures, and age-specific health risks. While some travel health concerns are similar for children and adults, international pediatric travelers have unique problems because of variable immunity and different age-based behavior.

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If you are a US citizen and get seriously ill or injured abroad, a US consular officer can assist in locating medical services and informing family or friends. If necessary, a consular officer can also assist in the transfer of funds from the United States. (Note, however, that payment of hospital and all expenses is your responsibility unless you have confirmed your insurance covers you outside the US or if you have purchased a travel medical insurance policy. If you purchase a travel medical policy you should try the number they provide you on an ID card to help you get to the right providers as well.

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