Health and Immunization Information – Philippines
DISCLAIMER: INFORMATION AND LINKS ON THIS PAGE ARE PROVIDED TO HELP FAMILIARIZE YOU WITH POSSIBLE RISKS THAT ACCOMPANY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL. LINKS PROVIDED TO DOCUMENTS OR EXTERNAL SITES DO NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY AN ENDORSEMENT OF THEIR CONTENTS. THIS WEBSITE MAKES NO CLAIMS OF MEDICAL EXPERTISE. DECISIONS ABOUT TRAVEL, IMMUNIZATIONS, AND OTHER HEALTH MATTERS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TRAVELLER.
In order to help you plan your trip to the Philippines, we are providing you with a link to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention--Philippines Page. While this is the official site for information about helpful immunizations and other health precautions when traveling, any decisions in regards to your health should be made in consultation with your doctor. We provide this link only in an effort to assist in your planning.
In addition, we also provide information that has been compiled by medical personnel at the local site where the conference will be held. Again, this is only to help you plan. Please share this information with your doctor. Only you and your doctor can decide what preventive course of action is the best one for you.
Finally, if you think you may join a possible post-tour to China, here is the Center for Disease Control and Prevention--China page
Note: Short term travel and medical insurance is the sole responsibility of the traveller. Please be aware that when travelling internationally, you should check with your travel and/or medical insurance provider in terms of how to make payment and receive reimbursement in case you need to seek emergency treatment.