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Typhoid vaccine

TYPHIM Vi® – Salmonella typhi Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Vaccine Discuss with your healthcare professional whether this vaccine is...

Sep 2, 20222 min read

Travelers' Diarrhea

PREVENTION High-Risk Areas: All developing countries in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Means of Transmission:...

Sep 2, 20222 min read

Accident Prevention

Traffic accidents are the most frequent cause of fatal injuries among travelers. Accidents occur 20 times more often in developing...

Sep 2, 20222 min read

Children and Travel

For young children, traveling to distant locations can be uncomfortable as well as potentially hard on their health. Vaccinations: Before...

Sep 2, 20221 min read

Hajj Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia: Health and Vaccination Requirements

Each year, CDC publishes vaccination requirements, vaccination recommendations and other health advice for travelers to the Hajj and...

Sep 2, 20222 min read

Treks to high-altitude locations

Trips to the Andes, Himalayas or East Africa (e.g. Kilimanjaro) may include treks to high-altitude locations. Often, only a few days are...

Sep 2, 20221 min read

Chikungunya Fever

Symptoms: 3-28% of infections remain asymptomatic. Self-limited disease which usually resolves in 7-10 days characterized by fever,...

Sep 2, 20221 min read

Dengue Fever

Transmission: Mosquito bite, usually during the day, especially two hours after sunrise and two hours before sunset. Many cases occur in...

Sep 2, 20223 min read

Insect Repellents

In general, travelers should avoid perfumes, soaps, lotions and hair products containing floral fragrances; these products can attract...

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