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Before you travel for treatment

What US health agencies say to know before going to another country for medical care. Each sentence is copied from the agency's own page, which is linked.

What should I know before going abroad for treatment?

Getting medical care in another country can be risky. Quality standards, including infection control, can differ a lot from those in the United States. Flying soon after surgery can raise the chance of blood clots. Accreditation of a facility does not guarantee a good result.

Sources: cdc.gov: Medical Tourism: Travel to Another Country for Medical Care ↗ · cdc.gov: Medical Tourism ↗

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