Smart Steps to Healthy Vacations
This is the traditional start of the summer vacation season with millions of Americans traveling by land, air, or even sea. Whether you’re staying close to home or heading to a distant destination,...
View ArticleHealthy spring travel
Millions of people will be travelling this spring for fun, business or both. No matter where you go, there are steps you can take to stay healthy and avoid illness or injury. It may surprise you to...
View ArticleHow to avoid illness overseas: tips for travelers
Traveling to a foreign country soon? You’re not alone. In 2010, 940 million people across the world visited other countries – and more than half experienced some health problem while away. These health...
View ArticleTravel health tips: be ready for your next vacation
Whether you’re planning a far-away journey or a close-to-home camping trip, you’ll be joining millions of people traveling this spring and summer. No matter where you go, there are a few steps you can...
View ArticleWhat you should know about MERS virus: an update
The first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) infection in the United States was reported this month in the state of Indiana. As a result of this event and the rise in the number of MERS...
View ArticleEbola and travel: what you should know
Ebola is one of the deadliest diseases known, killing up to 90% of those infected. Fortunately, Ebola disease outbreaks are relatively rare. It was first recognized as recently as 1976 in Africa; since...
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