Category: Information and Vaccines for International Travel
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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,…
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Vaccine & Malaria Recommendations for India
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Table of Contents India attracts travelers of all types including for business, visiting friends and family, mountaineering, wildlife enthusiasts, spiritual seekers, adventure backpackers, and even destination weddings! While your specific activities will impact the vaccine and health recommendations for your trip, some vaccines and health advice apply to all visitors.…
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Diphtheria in Africa
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Travelers visiting certain countries in Africa should be aware of an increase in diphtheria cases and ensure you are up-to-date on vaccination before travel. What is the Current Situation? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is advising travelers of active outbreaks of diphtheria in Nigeria, Niger, and Guinea. Because diphtheria…
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How to Minimize Jet Lag
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Traveling across many time zones often leads to fatigue and poor sleep quality; jet lag can put a dent in your vacation plans and often follows travelers home afterward. Here are a few suggestions on how to reduce your symptoms of tiredness. Choose your flights carefully. Ideally, try to match…
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Health Tips for Cruise Ship Travel
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Cruise ships offer unique opportunities for travelers to visit multiple countries within the same trip and are growing increasingly popular. Because of the mode of travel, cruise ships also present unique health risks for the passenger and crew. In particular, air and food-borne diseases can pass rapidly in crowded spaces. …
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International Travel and Medicare Coverage
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If you are Medicare age and planning an out-of-country adventure there are important limitations to your health benefits you should be aware of before departing. Illness and injury while visiting a foreign country can be result in unexpected costs and Medicare often does not cover or reimburse for these expenses.…
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Travel to Brazil – Vaccine Recommendations
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Table of Contents Covering half the landmass of South America, many travelers agree that Brazil has it all! Seemingly endless natural areas like the Amazon, Pantanal, and Iguazu Falls are juxtaposed with exciting urban centers of Rio, Sao Paulo, and Salvador. And don’t forget to visit some of the most…