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| General Information | ||
| PASSPORT - The Haitian authorities require that Americans entering Haiti have a passport. Previously, your birth certificate would suffice but this is no longer acceptable. DO NOT allow anyone to convince you that a passport is not needed. You will not be allowed into Haiti without one! Check with your post office for a passport application.
MALARIA PROPHYLAXIS - It is mandatory that everyone secure 8 weeks worth of chloroquine from their personal physician. A 500mg dosage (2 tablets of 250mg each) should be taken 1-2 weeks prior to departure and weekly thereafter until four weeks after returning from the trip. Pills should be taken on a full stomach. They should also be taken on the same day of every week. Please remember that it is very important to finish your pills after you return from Haiti. Not taking them could result in Malaria. (On request we will supply the malaria pills.) PHYSICAL CONDITION and MEDICATIONS - It is recommended that a thorough physical examination as well as a dental checkup be obtained before departure. Also, medical identification (tags, bracelet, card, etc.) must be carried by all who have a chronic illness such as diabetes or heart condition . If you are on medications, take enough to last the entire trip. Please have a list of all medication, listing dosage and directions as well as a letter from your physician. We also ask that everyone bring anti-diarrheal, antibiotic such as Cipro or Bactrim, and phenergan in case of travelers tummy. Your doctor can prescribe these for you. YOU SHOULD BE AWARE that the trip is at least moderately stressful and sometimes greatly so. Nonetheless, there is a place for anyone who feels led by God to go on one of our trips if he or she is in reasonably good health.
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IMMUNIZATIONS - Everyone is encouraged to update their tetanus and influenza immunizations. Typhoid Vaccinations are also encouraged. Normally, that is all that you will need. If you want you can also receive a gamma globulin (immune globulin) injection for hepatitis prophylaxis as close to departure as possible. Hepatitis A and B vaccines, which provide long-term protection, are available through your physician or health department. (Hepatitis A replaces the need for a gamma globulin injection). Please consult your physician or local health department regarding these or any other recommended immunizations since these are subject to change over time. These are not required. Most people only update their tetanus shots, but please do whatever you feel is necessary.
MEDICAL PERSONNEL - Anyone forming part of the medical staff (doctors, nurses, dental hygienists etc.) will need to provide a copy of each of the following: