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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.
There are many English speaking general practitioners and medical centres in Rome. Their details can be found in the handbook you will receive during the orientation.
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Angiomedica, via Firenze, 47
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Aventino Medical Group, Via Sant'Alberto Magno, 5
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Medical Acupuncture Dr. Sabrie, vicolo del Bollo, 14
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Paideia, via Vincenzo Tiberio, 46
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Rome American Hospital, Via Longoni, 69
Natural medicine
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Thielen henrik (Board Certified), via Siacci 2/c
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Wallbrecher Tobias (American Board Certified) via Silveri,30
Pharmacies Open 24 hours
In Rome there are many pharmacies open 24 hours, opening hours are posted at www.federfarma.it
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