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Staying Safe on the Road Overseas

Staying Safe on the Road Overseas

Why getting all your shots won't protect you from the biggest travel health hazard abroad.
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Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations

Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations

Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.
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Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad

Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad

There are tons of bugs out there. So how do you avoid getting bitten and other unpleasant side effects? Dr. Mark Wise has a few suggestions.
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Malaria Misconceptions

Malaria Misconceptions

Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!
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Staying Safe Overseas: What Your Country Can't Do for You

If you get yourself into a bad situation, make sure you can get yourself out of it. What to do when the worst happens abroad.
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Staying Sane Overseas

Staying Sane Overseas

Key advice on how to prepare for—and avoid—a mental meltdown abroad.
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Naturopathic Remedies for Travellers

Naturopathic Remedies for Travellers

Ginger for motion sickness? Soybean to prevent insect bites? Some advice on treating your ailments naturally the next time you travel.
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Beat the Heat: How to Treat and Prevent Heat Stroke

Beat the Heat: How to Treat and Prevent Heat Stroke

Losing your cool can be hazardous to your health.
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Preventing Cold-Related Injury and Illness

Preventing Cold-Related Injury and Illness

Don't get caught out in the cold. A look at cold exposure, its dangers and treatments.
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How to Travel with a Medical Condition

How to Travel with a Medical Condition

A medical condition doesn't have to mean no travelling. It just requires a bit of planning and an appropriate choice of destination.
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Managing Diabetes on the Road

Managing Diabetes on the Road

Yesterday was your first day in the Greek Islands and you took full advantage of the vibrant nightlife in the beach towns of Santorini. Fortunately, your non-drinking travelling companion was there to get you back to the hostel safely. But today, strangely, your companion is still lying in bed and doesn't respond to your calls.
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Why you Need a Post-Travel Medical Check-Up

Why you Need a Post-Travel Medical Check-Up

Just because you've made it home doesn't mean you are out of the woods! Dr. Mark Wise takes a look at a few of the more common post-travel health issues, and what to do about them.
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