July 14, 2014

International Travel Increases Risk Of Disease
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/25970685/international-travel-increases-risk-of-disease
Amarillo, TX - Infectious diseases can be spread throughout the world with the constant flow of people going to and from countries. With the summer months upon us, travel opportunities are increasing for many, and with that comes a higher risk of ...


When traveling abroad, parasitary diseases can be prevented with the help of ...
http://www.praguepost.com/sponsored/39786-when-traveling-abroad-parasitary-diseases-can-be-prevented-with-the-help-of-travel-medicine
When travelling to developing countries, it is possible to apply a cholera vaccine, which can limit the likelihood of catching the disease by up to 50%. However, the quality of water and food consumed is of utmost importance. Washing hands before and ...


For Viruses, Air Travel Ushers in a Golden Age
http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2014/07/05/Air-Travel-Viruses/
Chikungunya won't be the last world-travelling virus. So many new diseases are appearing that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publishes a monthly journal, Emerging Infectious Diseases. Every year or two, the vast poultry populations ...


UB Infectious Disease Expert Shares 3 Major Travel Tips
http://medicine.buffalo.edu/news_and_events/news.host.html/content/shared/smbs/news/2014/06/healthy-travel-3932.detail.html
?Most diseases are transmitted by food, water and insects,? says Sellick, who emphasizes the importance of prevention when traveling outside of the United States, Canada, western Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. ?Many infections are not ...


Travel-related illnesses highlighted
http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/qatar/287861/travel-related-illnesses-highlighted
People travelling abroad may not be aware of diseases prevalent in certain countries and they should take vaccinations to protect themselves from infections caused by viral and bacterial agents, Dr A Baxarawi, Assistant Consultant, Al Ahli Hospital ...


Curcurbit downy mildew is a traveling troublemaker
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20140712/PC1207/140719758/1002/curcurbit-downy-mildew-is-a-traveling-troublemaker
Summer brings cucurbits such as cucumbers, squashes and melons to farmers markets and tables in the Lowcountry. Summer also brings cucurbit downy mildew, a destructive disease that shortens the productive life of these crops. Cucurbit downy mildew is ...


Travel Smart: Get Vaccinated
http://jewishvoiceny.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7856:travel-smart-get-vaccinated&catid=117:travel&Itemid=300
Immunization is one of the best ways to protect travelers from vaccine-preventable diseases. Before traveling overseas this summer, ensure that you are up to date on all your routine vaccines, as well as travel vaccines. More and more Americans are ...


Second Case of Travel-Related Chikungunya confirmed in North Carolina
http://islandgazette.net/news-server5/index.php/news/local-and-state-news/state/22411-second-case-of-travel-related-chikungunya-confirmed-in-north-carolina
All North Carolina residents are also strongly advised to take measures such as emptying outdoor containers of any standing water at least weekly to decrease environmental conditions favorable to breeding mosquitos that could transmit this infection.