September 22, 2014

Going abroad? Here are 10 diseases you need to watch out for
http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/12/health/going-abroad-10-diseases/
(CNN) -- As globalization continues to grow and dominate our trade, economy and lifestyles, the associated ease of access to remote regions of the world is reflected in our travels. Increasing numbers of destinations worldwide have opened their arms to ...


Travel: Mosquito-borne diseases
http://www.nursinginpractice.com/article/travel-mosquito-borne-diseases
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How to undertake a risk assessment prior to travel
http://www.personneltoday.com/hr/undertake-risk-assessment-prior-travel/
For example, young children may be more vulnerable to certain travel-related hazards, illness may be more difficult to recognise, they may not have completed their childhood vaccinations, and certain preventive measures such as malaria prophylaxis or ...


Google Flu Trends may have failed but computers show travel helps Ebola spread
http://www.dw.de/google-flu-trends-may-have-failed-but-computers-show-travel-helps-ebola-spread/a-17895427
Modern travel has no doubt made it easier for diseases to spread - and spread farther. This is nothing new in that diseases have always traveled with us, even back in the day when our best modes of transport were our feet, or a horse and cart. Over the ...


Travel Law Dangerous student tours: The Chinese tick case
http://www.eturbonews.com/49598/dangerous-student-tours-chinese-tick-case
In addition to its common law duties, The School ?admits that it owes students in its travel-abroad programs a general duty of care to advise them of the foreseeable risks of, and strategies for preventing contraction of, insect-borne diseases. At ...


Health Department: ?Notice To All Travelers?
http://bernews.com/2014/09/health-department-notice-to-all-travelers/
A spokesperson said, ?The Department wishes to direct potential travelers to the The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] website [www.cdc.gov/travel] where they can learn what steps to take if they are planning on traveling to, or ...


Pilgrims required to get vaccinated 10 days before the travel
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/nationhealth/2014/September/nationhealth_September22.xml&section=nationhealth
However, Saudi authorities have assured they are taking all measures to prevent the spread of such diseases, including installing special equipment at airports to detect anyone who may be infected. Dr Hussain Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for ...


Kidney Health Education Bus to raise awareness of disease
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/kidney-health-education/1373486.html
Mr Gan said: "We can significantly reduce our risk of these diseases by leading a healthier lifestyle through having a balanced diet, exercising regularly and not smoking. Even if we have developed these conditions, early detection and timely treatment ...