Special Considerations While Traveling Abroad

Overseas travel can be a challenge, even for the most experienced of travelers. If you have cystic fibrosis and are considering traveling abroad, early planning can help.

What You Need To Know

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Do You Need Shots?

You may need vaccines, depending on where you are going.

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  1. Article

    Understanding Travel Insurance

    Buying travel insurance can be a confusing part of planning your international travel adventure. But for people with cystic fibrosis, it's a must.

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  2. Article

    Know Your Local Care Options

    Travel prepared with the phone numbers and addresses of local pharmacies, hospitals and urgent care centers.

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    Checklist of Questions to Ask Before Traveling Abroad

    Use this checklist to prepare for international travel.

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  1. Blog Post

    No-Stress Travel Tips for People With CF

    If you have cystic fibrosis, don’t waste your strength on the travel leg of your vacation. Save your energy for the fun stuff by asking for help when you need it.

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  2. Blog Post

    To Travel is to Live

    During my five months in Denmark for a study abroad program, I not only learned more about myself and others, but I became more confident in my ability to take care of myself. Don’t let CF stand in the way of experiencing that, or any other dreams.

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