Before You Go Page as Checklist
Health Information for Travelers to Haiti. Visit CDC: Haiti
Visit the CDC website to see what vaccines are recommended, how to protect yourself from disease transmission, what disease alerts are currently occuring in Haiti, and what to do if you get sick after your trip.
Travel Alerts and Warnings for Haiti. Visit Travel.State.gov: Haiti
Stay informed on any travel alerts or warnings in Haiti.
Register Trip with UF. Visit UF International Center: Travel Registration
Registering online enrolls you in TEAMASSIST, a service provided by the University. The TEAMASSIST Emergency Assistance Program is not a health insurance policy but only an emergency assistance plan covering evacuation and repatriation. FAQs – TEAMASSIST.
Register for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service for all US Citizens and nationals traveling abroad. You will be registered with the Embassy in order to receive important information for safety in the country, be contacted in case of an emergency and help family members contact you in an emergency.
Dangerous Beaches
Many students drown on dangerous beaches. Only swim in lifeguard designated areas or research the water you plan to swim in.
Dangerous Roadways
About 25,000 people are in fatal traffic accidents while traveling abroad due to dangerous terrain and being in an unfamiliar area. Therefore, it is imperative to research which method of transportation and which roads you will be using while traveling abroad in order to best avoid accidents. The following links are maps to the most important routes in Haiti:
Airport to L’hopital Bernard Mevs
Water is NOT Safe to Drink
Make sure you stay hydrated and have access to a clean supply of water. Contaminated water in Haiti contains waterborne illnesses such as Cholera that can cause chronic diarrhea and severe dehydration.
Bring Personal Protective Equipment
In Haiti, bugs such as mosquitoes, tick, and fleas can spread disease. To protect yourself from bug bites: use bug spray containing DEET, cover exposed skin with long sleeve shirts and pants, use pemethrin on clothing and gear (do not use on skin), stay and sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms, or use a bed net if the area you are sleeping is exposed to the outside.
Haiti Emergency Medical Information for Travelers
Make sure you stay hydrated and have access to a clean supply of water. Contaminated water in Haiti contains waterborne illnesses such as Cholera that can cause chronic diarrhea and severe dehydration.
Haitian Money Exchange Rates. Visit HaitiHub: Money
HaitiHub will teach you all about Haitian currency, the exchange rate, how much money to carry, what credit cards are accepted, and whether or not to use an ATM.
Not Sure What to Pack? Visit HaitiHub: Paking List