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Malaria and Vaccine Advice for Kruger National Park
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Table of Contents Kruger National Park Overview Over 1 million visitors journey to Kruger National Park annually to experience wildlife up close and catch a glimpse of the “African Big 5.” Often considered the jewel of conservation efforts in South Africa, Kruger is located in the northeast region of the…
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Travel Vaccines
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Table of Contents Before traveling, there is often a long list of things to take care of. Ensuring your health is protected should be at the top of this list. Travel vaccines are crucial to protect yourself from diseases you may be exposed to throughout your trip. The following will…
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African Safari Without Malaria
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Malaria is a serious mosquito-borne disease that poses a significant health risk for travelers to many parts of Africa, including many popular safari destinations. The malaria parasite is transmitted through infected mosquito bites, and medication is taken daily or weekly to prevent illness. For those wishing to experience the wonders…
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Vaccine and Malaria Advice for Victoria Falls
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Table of Contents Victoria Falls Overview Considered by many to be one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, nearly 1 million people visit Victoria Falls each year. The Zambezi River plunges into a massive chasm creating an extensive waterfall on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Many travelers…
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Dengue Fever Information for Travelers
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Dengue Fever is virus contracted from a mosquito bite, and as the name suggests, symptoms of fever after infection is common. Other symptoms include headache, fatigue, muscle and bone pain, and rash. In some countries, Dengue is known as “bone-break” fever due to the joint pain that can result after…
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Travel to Brazil 8211 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…
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Dengue Fever Vaccine 8211 Qdenga
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Table of Contents Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that affects millions of people each year often resulting in high fever, severe fatigue, and muscle and joint pains for days or weeks. It is primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide including parts of Central and South America,…
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All About Travel Clinics
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Table of Contents What is a Travel Clinic? Travel clinics specialize in health advice, vaccinations, and medication for individuals with plans for international travel. Clinics with an emphasis on providing medical services for travel abroad are also known as travel medicine or travel health providers. Travel clinics are different from…
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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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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 result in unexpected costs and Medicare often does not cover or reimburse for these expenses. In…
