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Tips on How to Avoid Norovirus on a Cruise

Last year, there were 14 outbreaks of norovirus illness on U.S. cruise ships – a 10-year high, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CC) Vessel Sanitation program. By early March 2024, there had been one outbreak reported, which sickened 92 passengers. Although norovirus illnesses are rarely deadly, the symptoms can quickly…
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How Do You Transport a Sick Person on a Plane?

If you’ve taken a commercial airline flight recently, you have firsthand experience with cramped seating, minimal legroom, and narrow aisles. If you’re generally healthy and have good mobility, the experience may have been uncomfortable but manageable. Now imagine you’re seriously ill, far from home, and your insurance doesn't cover an air ambulance. The question then…
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What to Do Before You Travel With A Chronic Medical Condition

People who want to travel with a chronic medical condition may be surprised at the resources available to them. By planning ahead and packing carefully, many people can enjoy the fun of travel – even overseas – without aggravating or worsening an existing illness, injury, or disease. Here are a few steps you should take…
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How to Find Medical Case Management for Students Studying Abroad

Although many countries’ borders remained closed during the COVID pandemic, there are exceptions for people traveling for school. Some study abroad programs that shut down during the early days of the pandemic have reopened, and others are planning to offer opportunities in spring 2022. With concerns about the pandemic, medical case management for students studying…
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