Communicable Illnesses/Diseases Links Text only

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• U.S. Department of State
  
  Given the international nature of the NDSU campus and community, we have outlined below some of the measures the campus has implemented to protect the health of the campus community and comply with CDC guidelines for persons arriving in the United States from infectious and communicable disease affected areas. Information about infectious and communicable diseases seems to change daily, so to stay current, we suggest you regularly check the websites listed above.

  CDC has issued two types of notices to travelers: advisors and alerts. A travel advisory recommends that nonessential travel be deferred; a travel alert does not advise against travel, but informs travelers of a health concern and provides advice about specific precautions. CDC updates information on its website on the travel status of areas with infectious and communicable diseases as the situation evolves.

  If you decide to go ahead with your travel to an area with infectious and communicable diseases, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Before you leave: Assemble a travel health kit containing basic first aid and medical supplies. Be sure to include a thermometer, household disinfectant (sanitizers), a supply of surgical masks and disposable gloves (for use if you or someone you are traveling with becomes ill with an infectious and communicable disease), and alcohol-based hand rubs for hand hygiene.
  
  
• Inform yourself and others who may be traveling with you about infectious and communicable diseases. For information about these illnesses, see CDC's infectious and communicable diseases Web site or the World Health Organization website noted at the top of this page.
  
  
• Be sure you are up to date with all your shots, and see your health-care provider at least 4 to 6 weeks before travel to get any additional shots or information you may need. For information on CDC health recommendations for international travel, see CDC's Travelers' Health site at the above link.
  
  
• Identify in-country health-care resources in advance of your trip.

You may wish to check your health insurance plan or get additional insurance that covers medical evacuation in the event of illness. Information about medical evacuation services can be found at this U.S. Department of State page at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html

 

 

Please feel free to contact the Safety Office at 231-7759.

E-Mail: Stephanie.Wegner@ndsu.edu
Stephanie Wegner
University Police and Safety
1801 - 15th Avenue North
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105
Phone: 701-231-7759