INTERNATIONAL SOS WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

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INTERNATIONAL SOS WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Welcome to your Scholastic Membership McMaster University

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INTERNATIONAL SOSWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Welcome to your Scholastic MembershipMcMaster University

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AT A GLANCE

WHO IS INTERNATIONAL SOS?A NETWORK THAT WORKS AROUND-THE-CLOCK FOR YOU

A presence in 92 countries across five continents

27 Assistance Centres

Over 11,000 employeesand 92 offices

99 languages supported

1,400 doctors

56 international clinics

200 full-time securityspecialists

5 Regional Security Centres

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WHAT SERVICESARE AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR INTERNATIONAL SOS MEMBERSHIP?

PRE-DEPARTURE

WHILST ABROAD

IN AN EMERGENCY

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PRE-DEPARTUREWHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

UNDERSTAND THE MEDICAL AND SECURITY RISKS AT DESTINATION.

COUNTRY GUIDES1. Visit www.internationalsos.com2. Type in your membership number:

27ACAS542132

EMAIL ALERTS3. Keep you up to date with the latest developments around the world via subscribing to pre-trip email alerts.

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PRE-DEPARTUREWHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

ANYTIME. ANYWHERE.Download your Assistance App: app.internationalsos.com and monitor your mobile phone notificationsHave your membership card with you wherever you go.

MEDICAL QUESTIONS

Do you need ...vaccination?

Do you have to bring ...medicine?

SECURITY QUESTIONS

Which district to ...avoid?

Which taxi ...company is safe?

AND/OR

Call an Assistance Centre for:

INFORMATION, ADVICE AND REFERRALS ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO MEMBERS!

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HELPING YOU GET ON WITH YOUR TRAVEL

hotel referral

directions

doctor referral

lost wallet

travel-related infections

threats

toothache

can I drink the water?

flu

lost walletcoups

civil unrest

routine issues

extreme weather

can I use the local taxis?

typhoid fever

diarrhoeaair quality

rural isolation

language and cultural barriers

vehicle accidents

airline delays

common travel problems

immigration & visa advice

medical illness

WHILST ABROAD

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LESS THAN 1% OF ALL OUR CASES RESULT IN AN EVACUATION BUTIF THE UNTHINKABLE HAPPENS…

IN AN EMERGENCY

We handle all logistical arrangements

We help you stay in touch with your family

We keep you informed every step of the way

We monitor your situation and provide advice

We evacuate you to a safe area

We evacuate you to a centre of medical excellence

We organise repatriation of mortal remains

We coordinate payment of medical fees when approved

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IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?

CALL INTO AN ASSISTANCE CENTRE IF YOU FEEL UNWELL.

We will provide you with immediate advice and recommendations.

We can assist with arranging follow-up care or hospital admission.

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TRAVEL TIPS

1 Have the membership card in my wallet

2Program an Assistance Centre number into my mobile phone

3 Download the Assistance App

4Prepare for my trip by logging in International SOSwebsite for pre-travel advice

5 Review required vaccinations

6Subscribe to medical & security related email alertsregarding my destination

7 Call one of International SOS Assistance Centresanytime, anywhere

8Ensure all passports and visas are valid and in a safe location

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TAKE AWAY TIPS

Email alerts

International SOS membership card

Scan here to download

International SOS Assistance App

(APP.INTERNATIONALSOS.COM)Contact your manager

Access via the portal with your membership number

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