Facts and tips about jet lag, acclimatization to the altitude, food and water precautions, diarrhea, insect repellants, malaria, Dengue fever, cholera, Chagas disease, hepatitis, medical insurance, innoculations and additional health information.
Vaccinations are required for some health hazards and dieseases common in South America. Check with your doctor or international health regulations for the required and/or recommended vaccinations and get them in advance of your travel. Even though you may have been innoculated as a child for many diseases, some migh require a booster shot. Make sure your vaccinations are recorded on an official …
Getting used to being that far above sea level is a bit easier with these useful tips.
Some great tips to prevent, ease and recover from jet lag.
This page is slanted toward high altitude climbers in the Himalayas but the information works for the Andes too.
Chagas Disease is "caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to animals and people by insect vectors that are found only in the Americas (mainly, in rural areas of Latin America where poverty is widespread). Chagas disease (T. cruzi infection) is also referred to as American trypanosomiasis."
Alan Spira, M.D., DTM&H discusses the background, causes, preventive methods and suggests what the traveler can do to avoid being bitten by the Aedes mosquito that likes to bite in the morning and afternoons, often indoors or in the shade.
Overview, history, current trends and future outlook for controlling this disease for which no vaccine is yet available.
Features cause, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention of the disease also known as "breakbone fever" for the severity of joint pain.
Tips to clear your ears during flight.
Tips to avoid contaminated food and drink -- the major sources of stomach or intestinal illness.
Diseases and recommended inoculations for Argentina Chile Falkland Islands and Uruguay.
Diseases and recommended inoculations for Bolivia Brazil Colombia, Ecuador French Guiana,Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname and Venezuela.
Check insurance before you travel to make sure you're covered.
Why suffer when you can use these tips and facts to enjoy your travels?
"Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. The virus is infecting people and is spreading from person-to-person, sparking a growing outbreak of illness in the United States. An increasing number of cases are being reported internationally as well." Plus tips on staying healthy.
Tips to avoid or reduce physical and mental complications.
What is it, who gets it and how do you get rid of it?
Country profiles assessing evolving health conditions.
Schistosomiasis is a disease affecting up to 200 million people in Asia, Africa, and South America, is spread by parasitic worms called blood flukes that live in fresh water. Symptoms include itchy skin, fever, chills, muscle aches, and liver disease that, in some cases, can be fatal.
