H1N1 Influenza
The H1N1 influenza situation remains in evolution and is being closely monitored by Northwestern University and study abroad program providers. Before you leave and while abroad, we encourage you to research health and safety issues in the countries where you will be studying and traveling. Here are some helpful links to get you started, many of which include self-care steps that can be applied to your study abroad experience:
- Northwestern University Health Services, including Northwestern's plans and procedures in response to the H1N1 virus.
- International SOS, which offers on H1N1 Country Updates and travel advice.
- US Centers for Disease Control's web page on H1N1 Flu.
- World Health Organization's Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 web page.
- HTH Worldwide study abroad health insurance's H1N1 (Swine) Flu Resources.
