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Traveler's Health

Learn all about the diseases you need to prevent while traveling and how to prevent and treat them on the go.
Cholera- Cholera Disease- Vibrio Cholera
Cholera is a disease caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae, which causes a disease characterized by severe dehydration, shock and death.
Choosing Safe Airport Food
Airport food safety guide to safe airport food free of food borne pathogens.
Airport Food Safety
Airport food and airport food safety is a serious concern to frequent flyers who are seeking safe and nutritious food while traveling.
Don't Ruin Your Vacation with Traveler's Diarrhea
Tips to avoid getting diarrhea while traveling outside your own country.
WHO International Travel and Health
The World Health Organization is the number one world authority on international travel health.
CDC Travel Health
After the WHO, the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta is the greatest source of information, especially for travelling Americans.
Bird Flu Endemic Countries
Bird flu is endemic in birds in Asia and risks becoming endemic in Turkey as well as in several countries in Africa.
Bird Flu Travel Tips to Endemic Avian Flu Countries
Bird flu travel safety tips in countries where bird flu outbreaks in birds and humans have occurred. Following these simple tips will help you return home healthy.
Healthy Travel in China
Go China guide, Sara Naumann, gives some advice on medical needs for travelers to China, a bird flu endemic country. Stay healthy on your trip to China.
World Health Organization (WHO) Advice for Travellers
The World Health Organization (WHO) gives some advice to travellers in their site. The WHO is responsible for coordinating the world's response to pandemic influenza.
Center for Disease Control Questions and Answers for Travellers
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides this useful question and answer sheet for travellers.
US State Department Bird Flu Travel Advice
The US State Department is the government entity that issues travel warnings. One warning they make is that in case of a pandemic they may have difficulties assisting US citizens abroad and will not be able to provide US citizens with treatment or supplies.

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