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Required Vaccinations

In general, no special immunizations or medications are necessary for travel to the United States and more particularly to Chicago. Nevertheless, you need to check if your vaccinations are up-to-date. Here is a quick and gentle reminder:

Vaccinations Requirements
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not previously given.
Tetanus-Diptheria Revaccination recommended every 10 years
Influenza Recommended for all travelers from November through April.

Health Risks

As of 2020, the United States of America has been battling the Covid -19 virus with the rest of the world. Please check local requirements in regards to this virus.

For more details about the health situation and health risks in the US, we advise you to check the two following websites:

  • http://www.who.int/ith/en/ The World Health Organization publishes the International Travel and Health that you can read online. It is revised yearly.

Top Tips

01 Before choosing somewhere to live in Chicago thoroughly research all areas. This decision will have a direct impact on your way of life in this city.
02 Choose your children’s school first and then look for an accommodation as the area you live in may determine the school your child can attend.
03 The US Social Security administration also advises you wait 10 days after arriving in the United States to apply for a Social Security number.
04 Chicago can be extremely hot in summer but very cold in winter. Bear this in mind when searching for accommodation; you’ll need good AC and heating!
05 Subscribe to a local Newspaper. We advise the Chicago Tribune. It is a good way to get familiar with both the city and what is going on.

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Interesting fact

Chicago is home to North America’s tallest building “Sears Tower”, which has 110 floors. From its Sky-deck at 103rd floor you can see all the way to neighboring states of Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin… 40 to 50 miles away.
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