Travel
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In
the Spotlight
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Ebola:
One Scary Virus!
The
Ebola virus has recently been in the news again because of an outbreak
in northern Uganda, an African country where the virus has never
been reported. The Ebola virus causes a severe disease known as
Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF), which is often fatal...  More
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What
Is A Hookworm Infection? (Ancylostomiasis)
Hookworm
is an infection of one of two different 7 to 13 mm long roundworms
(either Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus). If not treated,
Hookworm infection can lead to abdominal pain and iron-deficiency...More
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Swimming
Pool Contamination
Second
to walking, swimming is the most popular exercise in the U.S., with
more than 368 million visits to swimming pools annually. However,
swimming is communal bathing. When you are in the water you are bathing
with everyone else in the pool...More
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The
Unfortunate Pinworm Infection (Enterobius vermicularis)
A
pinworm is a small, round, white colored worm 2-13 millimeters long
that infests the area around the anus and parts of the intestine.
It lives only in humans and is generally not a serious condition.
Pinworm is the most...More
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Danger
In The Woods: Lyme Disease
Lyme
disease is the result of an infection caused from a tick bite. Lyme
disease is named after the city of Lyme, Connecticut, where it was
first recognized. The infection can lead to inflammation and symptoms
in many areas of the body, making the diagnosis very difficult sometimes...More
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Travel
Insurance and Emergency Medical Care: What You Need To Know
Whether
you have waited a lifetime to take the perfect trip or are an experienced
world traveler, international travel can be a rich and rewarding adventure...More
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International Travel Tips
International
travel can be a rich and rewarding adventure. Whether you have
waited a lifetime to take the perfect trip or are an experienced
world traveler, here are some tips to help you plan a safe and
healthy trip...More
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Important
Information on Food Poisoning
- How to Avoid E. coli Foodborne Illness
Foodborne
illness (food poisoning) is a common, distressing, and sometimes
life-threatening problem for millions of people in the United States
and around the world. Bacteria that...
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Travel
to Turkey Following the Earthquake
The
U.S. Department of State recommends that U.S. citizens defer travel
to areas surrounding the epicenter of the earthquake which struck
western Turkey on August 17, 1999...More
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Jet
Lag And How To Catch Up!
Jet
lag occurs because of crossing many time zones in a short period
of time disrupting the sleep -wake cycle.Most
people arrive at their destination tired, fatigued and irritable...More
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How
to Travel Healthy!
As
holiday season approaches people begin to think about travel. Holidays
should be a time to relax, visit friends and family.More
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Traveler's
Diarrhea
Travelers'
diarrhea (TD) is a syndrome characterized by a twofold or greater
increase in the frequency of unformed bowel movements.More
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