Author: Destination Health
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Vietnam: Vaccine and Malaria Advice
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Table of Contents Popular Sites in Vietnam Vietnam welcomes millions of international tourists each year, and it’s easy to see why; culture, cuisine, coastal beauty and calming nature abound! Vietnam’s largest cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) blend ancient and modern with interesting architecture, bustling markets, and…
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Yellow Fever & Malaria Advice for Maasai Mara
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Table of Contents Maasai Mara remains one of the top safari destinations in Africa because of the abundance of wildlife and well developed tourism infrastructure. Alternatively spelled Masai Mara, this Kenyan national park reaches peak popularity July through October with the great migration of millions of herbivores including wildebeest, zebra,…
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Cusco & Machu Picchu – Vaccine and Altitude Advice
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Table of Contents Cusco, Peru is the gateway for travelers visiting the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu. Most visitors spend several days to a week in the area exploring this mountainous region, and and be sure to prepare for altitude illness and receive travel vaccines before arriving to stay healthy on…
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Malaria and Vaccine Advice for Kruger National Park
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Table of Contents Kruger National Park Overview Over 1 million visitors journey to Kruger National Park annually to experience wildlife up close and catch a glimpse of the “African Big 5.” Often considered the jewel of conservation efforts in South Africa, Kruger is located in the northeast region of the…
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All About Travel Clinics
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Table of Contents What is a Travel Clinic? Travel clinics specialize in health advice, vaccinations, and medication for individuals with plans for international travel. Clinics with an emphasis on providing medical services for travel abroad are also known as travel medicine or travel health providers. Travel clinics are different than…
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Vaccine and Malaria Advice for Victoria Falls
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Table of Contents Victoria Falls Overview Considered by many to be one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, nearly 1 million people visit Victoria Falls each year. The Zambezi River plunges into a massive chasm creating an extensive waterfall on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Many travelers…
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Measles Vaccine and Travel
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Table of Contents Measles can spread easily between people from tiny droplets that are expelled from coughing and sneezing or close contact with another infected person. Because international travel puts you in proximity with many people from around the world in crowded airports, train stations, tourist venues and the like,…
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Do I Need Yellow Fever Vaccine for Kenya?
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Table of Contents For most travelers 9 months and older to Kenya, the yellow fever vaccine is recommended, including safari excursions to the most popular game parks. And for some, the immunization may be required if you plan to visit certain other African countries before or after Kenya. Keep in…
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Travel to Peru: Vaccination and Health Advice
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Table of Contents With a multitude of varied topographies, mix of cultures, and world-renowned cuisines, Peru offers travelers a little of everything. Most international flights arrive to Lima, the capital of Peru. From there travelers can set-out to visit popular regional cities of Cusco for Inca ruins and gateway to…
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Is Yellow Fever Vaccine Required for South Africa?
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Table of Contents South Africa remains a popular stop for tourism because of wild landscapes including safari opportunities at Kruger National Park and private game reserves. Additionally, diverse cultural heritages, varied cuisines, and highly regarded wineries bring visitors from around the world, including many from other countries in Africa. Frequently,…