Paris Pre-Departure Health

Matching a prescription to a foreign equivalent is not always easy, safe, or possible, so if you take prescription drugs, carry up-to-date prescriptions or a statement from your doctor stating the medications' trade names, manufacturers, chemical names, and dosages. Be sure to keep all medication with you in your carry-on luggage.

The names in French for common drugs are: aspirine (aspirin), acétaminophène (acetaminophen), ibuprofène (ibuprofen), antihistaminiques (antihistamines), and pénicilline (penicillin).

Immunizations And Precautions

Travelers over two years old should make sure that the following vaccines are up to date: MMR (for measles, mumps, and rubella); DTaP or Td (for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis); IPV (for polio); Hib ...more

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