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Will Zika Virus be Back this Summer?

Last summer, news reports on Zika virus and its transmission were regular occurrences, particularly in the weeks before the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. After the Olympics, there was less information about Zika, which is transmitted through the bites of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes or through sexual contact with someone infected by the virus. Although news…

Medical Tourism: Questions to Ask When Seeking Care Abroad

Traveling outside the United States for medical care is often referred to as “medical tourism.” However, Americans aren’t the only ones who travel outside their home country in search of less expensive medical care. By some estimates, medical tourism is a $100 billion industry that’s powered mainly by middle class individuals and retirees on fixed…

Be Aware of These Symptoms of Post-Travel Illnesses

Most people return home from traveling with dozens of photos, a few souvenirs and a lot of memories. But other travelers aren’t so lucky. They may manage to escape common illnesses such as traveler’s diarrhea or a sore throat while working or vacationing outside the United States. However, when they return home they begin to…

Understanding Everything you Need to Know About Commercial Medical Escorts

A commercial medical escort is a paramedic professional who accompanies a patient on a commercial flight or an ambulance in order to take care of him medically. A patient, who needs to be transferred to a medical facility, needs a professional who can monitor him at all times and address all his needs, professionally. Accompanying…