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When Getting Sick on a Cruise Ship Means a Visit to the Infirmary

Cruise ships are like floating cities, with various amenities like restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, shops, and casinos. However, if you find yourself sick on a cruise ship, the amenity you may need most is the ship infirmary. Most large cruise ships have an infirmary, where you can get care for minor injuries and medical emergencies.…
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How to Overcome Motion Sickness when Flying

If you get queasy or nauseous while flying, you’re far from alone. About one in three people are "highly susceptible" to motion sickness and its symptoms – dizziness, sweating, pale skin, nausea, burping, hyperventilation, and vomiting. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can try to prevent or reduce motion sickness while flying to help…
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How Luxury Medical Transport Services from SentinelMED Combine Safety and Comfort

Medical transport doesn't have to be a cramped, uncomfortable experience for people who need to travel long distances. SentinelMED offers luxury medical transport, with assistance from trained medical escorts, for a reasonably priced alternative to air ambulance or medical jet services. What to Expect from Luxury Medical Transport “Luxury” can mean different things to different…
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How to Evaluate Low-Cost Medical Transport Options: Advice from SentinelMED

Without a doubt, medical transports can be expensive. For the most common service, ground transport by ambulance, the average cost was $1,189 in 2019. According to Allianz Travel, international medical evacuation costs can easily reach $100,000 or more. Medical evacuations are generally reserved for life-threatening emergencies. However, if a patient is not facing a life-threatening…
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