Road traffic injuries and deaths are more common in middle- and low-income nations. Travelers can reduce risk by following road safety guidelines. Road Traffic Injuries When most people think about threats to health while traveling abroad, infectious threats often come to mind first. However, the most common cause of death [...]
The updated 2023-4 Covid-19 vaccines reduces your odds of illness, hospitalization, and worse. 1. Travel may increase the risk of acquiring Covid-19. Getting the vaccine lowers the odds that you’ll get Covid-19. 2. If you do get Covid-19 after the new immunization, it’s more likely to be a mild case. [...]
Brazilian researchers have developed a promising vaccine for dengue Dengue fever, a mosquito-transmitted viral infection, is common in over 120 countries around the world. Every year over 60 million people develop fever and joint pain from dengue, 18% of whom are sufficiently ill as to require hospitalization. Global deaths due [...]
About the episode Travel health experts Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford answer your questions on travel health. What to do if you get appendicitis while abroad? Travel with teens. Should I take acetazolamide (Diamox) when I climb Machu Picchu? Malaria regimens—which is best? Malaria prophylaxis for [...]
About the episode Travel health experts Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford answer your questions on travel health. Dengue vaccine. Health insurance while abroad. Malaria prophylaxis. When is best to see a medical provider before a planned trip? Rabies vaccine. Roadside stands and traveler’s diarrhea. Tetanus immunization. [...]
About the episode Travel health experts Drs. Paul Pottinger and Chris Sanford answer your questions on travel health. Kitfo (raw beef) in Ethiopia—safe? Does diet affect mosquito bites? Water safety and diarrhea. Travel medical kit. Lakes and schistosomiasis—safe to swim or not? When to seek treatment for [...]
About the interview What are the best strategies to reduce insect bites while abroad? Travel medicine expert Anne Terry, ARNP, answers questions on insect repellents. What to apply to your skin? How to treat clothing?
About the interview Tips for skin care during travel abroad. Dermatologist Dr. Andrea Kalus gives advice on sunscreens, moisturizers, and more. Dermatologist Dr. Andrea Kalus answers questions on skin care during international travel.
About the interview Pediatrician Dr. Sheila Mackell answers questions about international travel with children. She discusses car seats and boosters, immunizations, malaria, diarrhea, and more.
About the video Delhi belly, Montezuma’s Revenge, the Rangoon Runs: the scourge of international travelers.
