| If you are a construction company from the United | | | | also a concern throughout the world and is another |
| States and are considering placing Guam construction | | | | issue that should be discussed with your physician |
| bids there are a few things you should know about | | | | before scheduling your flight. |
| traveling out of the country. There are specific | | | | Insurance |
| requirements even though you are visiting a US | | | | You never know when an emergency could present |
| territory, and these will apply to any employees you | | | | itself, and many travelers choose to take out |
| have traveling to Guam. | | | | insurance for unexpected hospitalizations. If you have |
| Passports | | | | no coverage you should be aware that any medical |
| Even though Guam is a US territory, you may need a | | | | expenses will be your responsibility and while you can |
| passport to travel to Guam. If you travel via one of | | | | go to the emergency room in the US without |
| the international airlines that stops in several | | | | upfront payment the same is not true everywhere in |
| international airports on the way to or from Guam | | | | the world. Check your current medical coverage |
| you will need a passport. Flying Hawaii airlines will not | | | | before you leave to ensure you are covered if the |
| require a passport, so before you or your crew | | | | unthinkable should happen while you are overseas. |
| heads out to complete Guam construction projects | | | | Conclusion |
| you need to determine your travel plans. | | | | Guam construction projects are gearing up and look |
| Immunization | | | | to provide untold opportunities for workers of all |
| Anytime you travel out of the country, it is | | | | kinds. Nevertheless, you and your crew need to be |
| important to have your standard immunizations up to | | | | prepared before flying out. Advice all employees to |
| date. These include MMR, DPT, polio and others; in | | | | schedule a routine check up with their physician |
| addition to traditional shots, you may need protection | | | | several weeks before setting out for foreign |
| from diseases not native to your home country. For | | | | destinations. In some cases, an individual will require a |
| example, anyone traveling or working in the South | | | | booster to their immunization; this will depend on the |
| Pacific, which includes Guam, you will need protection | | | | person's health and any underlying medical issues. |
| against Typhoid and both forms of Hepatitis. H1N1 is | | | | |