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Pre-departure Medical/Dental Examinations
It is a good idea to have a medical checkup before you leave your country. Please see www.cdc.gov/travel/westeurp.htm for the Center for Disease Control's current recommendations on immunizations. You might want to bring copies of important health records and a doctor's statement about any special health problems. A visit/check-up with your dentist is also recommended.
Medication
Get enough prescription drugs for the entire stay and an extra supply. These should be packed in their original containers along with prescriptions from your doctor (to show as proof that you are allowed to have the prescribed medication). All prescriptions medications must be labeled clearly in your name to avoid any problems with local authorities. Although your doctor's prescriptions justify your having the medications, they are not valid in Italian pharmacies. For refills of prescription drugs, you will need to visit an Italian doctor here who will most likely be able to write you a prescription.
Important Note
The drug Adderal, commonly used for people with ADD or ADHD, is not available in Italy and is, in fact, considered a narcotic and is illegal. If you have a prescription for this drug, please contact the LdM office for information about bringing a supply through customs. Doctors cannot supply it in Italy, and you will not be able to have it sent over, so plan ahead. The sharing of Adderal among students is considered a crime according to Italian law, and will be viewed by the school as a serious drug offense.
HOSPITALS
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General Hospital of Santa Maria Nuova - Piazza Santa Maria Nuova 1 - tel. 055 27581
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Anna Meyer Pediatric Hospital - Via Luca Giordano 13 - tel. 055 56621
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General Hospital of Careggi - Viale Morgagni 85 - tel. 055 794 111
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Ospedale Nuovo San Giovanni Di Dio - Via Torregalli 3 - tel. 055 71921
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Santa Maria Annunziata - Ponte a Niccheri - Via dell'Antella 58 - tel. 055 24961
PHARMACIES OPEN 24 HOURS
MEDICAL CARE
Medical Service
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English speaking general practitioners, Via Lorenzo il Magnifico 59. tel. 055 475 411. Without appointment from Monday to Friday from 11:00am to 12:00pm and from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. On Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00pm (cost approx. € 30). House calls are available 24 hours if needed (cost approx. € 65 - at night and weekends € 80). Specialist visits by appointment ONLY. For more info: www.medicalservice.firenze.it
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Guardia Medica Turistica - English speaking general practitioners, Vicolo degli Aldimari # 1 (from Piazza del Duomo, take Via Calzaiuoli and turn the first right). Tel. 055 212 221. Without appointment from Monday to Friday from 2:00pm to 4:30pm (cost € 25). Specialist visits by appointment only (approximate cost € 25/35)
Dentists
Gynecologists
Psychotherapy
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