Traveler Health:
Health information for travelers to various popular travel destinations.
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Jul 4th, 2004
The number of children who travel or live outside their home countries has increased dramatically. An estimated 1.9 million children travel overseas each year. Health issues related to pediatric international travel are complex, reflecting varied activities, exposures, and age-specific health risks.
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Jul 4th, 2004
Information about the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of travelers' diarrhea.
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Jun 26th, 2004
Counterfeit (or fake) drugs are products that are manufactured using incorrect, inactive, or harmful ingredients. These drugs are then packaged and labeled to look like real brand-name and generic drugs to deceive consumers into thinking that they are buying real drugs. Counterfeit drugs are unsafe because they may contain inactive ingredients that are not effective or toxic ingredients that are harmful to your health.
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Jun 15th, 2004
Simply looking for which vaccinations you need for your trip? Find the country or countries you plan to visit on the list of destinations.
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Apr 29th, 2004
In case you become sick or injured while traveling there are several cases that require you to see a doctor as soon as you can.
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Apr 23rd, 2004
It is important that you visit a travel medicine specialist or a doctor familiar with travel medicine to answer your questions and make specific recommendations for you. The best time to see the doctor is at least 4-6 weeks before your trip.
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Mar 29th, 2004
Every year more and more Americans are traveling internationally - for vacation, business, and volunteerism, and to visit friends and family. Whatever your reason for traveling, the information on this page will help you to be Proactive, Prepared, and Protected when it comes to your health - and the health of others - while you are traveling.
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Mar 28th, 2004
Several airlines have registration processes that allow travelers to provide their contact information, emergency contact/next-of-kin information, and travel itinerary information in case on an emergency.
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Mar 27th, 2004
Before visiting Canada, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination.
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Mar 26th, 2004
Before visiting Afghanistan, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.)
