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Vaccinations and International Travel

Vaccinations and International Travel
While the U.S. Department of State provides travel alerts regarding safety and security in countries outside the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues travel notices specifically related to health risks in specific destinations. The travel notices are designed to inform travelers and clinicians about disease outbreaks, natural disasters, special events…
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A Medical Packing List for Overseas Travelers

A Medical Packing List for Overseas Travelers
When you’re traveling within the U.S., it’s probably only an inconvenience if you forget to pack your over-the-counter pain reliever, allergy medicine or heartburn relief. Even if you forget a prescription medicine, it can usually be replaced with a quick call to your physician or pharmacy. Travel outside the United States, though, and things can…
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How To Compare Costs for Medical Transportation

How To Compare Costs for Medical Transportation
A recent national report on the costs of air ambulance services detailed several instances of people receiving just-in-time medical transportation, but at a huge financial cost – as much as $25,000 for a relatively short flight by air ambulance. According to one cost-comparison tool, medical transportation by air ambulance can cost between $2,000 for a…
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