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Bacterial Meningitis: A Deadly and Preventable Disease
Meningitis can be a life threatening illness that can strike without warning Most cases are caused by viruses and cause relatively mild disease. Bacterial meningitis, which can be...
Hepatitis B Threatens International Travelers
Hepatitis B is a serious worldwide health threat that affects millions of people. It is a virus that attacks the liver and can have long term consequences, including cirrhosis and liver...
Yellow Fever – A Preventable Disease
Yellow fever is a serious disease throughout much of the world. It can be prevented by a safe and effective vaccine. Travelers to Africa and South America have 2 strategies to markedly...
Hepatitis A – A Preventable Disease
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that attacks the liver. It occurs throughout the world and should be a concern for international travelers. Illness severity is higly variable and can...
Travelers to China Need Travel Vaccinations
China is a an enormous attraction for international travelers. Millions of tourists, students and businessmen visit China every year. It offers a fascinating adventure in a nation...
Is There a Vaccine for Traveler’s Diarrhea?
Not yet, but there may be one soon being sold at a travel clinic near you. At present, there is no vaccine for traveler’s diarrhea (TD), also known as ‘Montezuma’s Revenge’. ... View More Articles |
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Bacterial Meningitis: A Deadly and Preventable DiseaseMeningitis can be a life threatening illness that can strike without warning Most cases are caused by viruses and cause relatively mild disease. Bacterial meningitis, which can be prevented by a vaccine, is more severe and can even be deadly. Prompt... [Read more of this review]
Hepatitis B Threatens International TravelersHepatitis B is a serious worldwide health threat that affects millions of people. It is a virus that attacks the liver and can have long term consequences, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. While it is a health issue in certain populations in the... [Read more of this review]
Yellow Fever – A Preventable DiseaseYellow fever is a serious disease throughout much of the world. It can be prevented by a safe and effective vaccine. Travelers to Africa and South America have 2 strategies to markedly reduce their risk of contracting yellow fever: (1) Get the vaccine (2)... [Read more of this review]
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