Introducing the first ever Chikungunya vaccine - IXCHIQ
Embarking on international travel is an exciting adventure filled with new experiences and discoveries. However, amidst the excitement,...
The Travel Health Kit: don’t leave home without it.
Regardless of where you travel it’s a good idea to carry a travel health kit with supplies you may need to manage any preexisting medical...
What world travelers should know about the current measles outbreaks.
U.S. reported measles cases by year. source: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html From January 1 through May 10 2019 the US...
Tips for dealing with motion sickness.
Motion sickness happens when the body has an unpleasant physiologic response to motion. The motion can be by ship, boat, air travel,...
Obtaining Health Care Abroad
When traveling any number of situations may arise that require medical attention. From a minor infection or illness, to a major injury,...
Tips for dealing with jet lag.
Jet lag occurs when a person travels across several time zones and their internal body clock or circadian rhythms don’t match the new...
Blood clots and long distance flights: information for travelers.
Traveling for long distances in cramped seating is not only uncomfortable; it could affect your health. People who travel on long plane...
Not all repellants are created equal.
Insects have the potential to make you sick. They can spread diseases such as Dengue Fever, Malaria, Chinkugunya, Zika, Yellow Fever,...
Understanding flu vaccine - how to make an informed decision.
Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory viral illness that causes cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, fever, fatigue...
So what's the deal with travel insurance anyway?
You may be unaware that many health insurance companies do not cover emergency medical care outside of the United States. Depending on...
