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CDC Travelers' Health

Flu season travel tips:
1️⃣ Get vaccinated if you haven't already.
2️⃣ Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and wash your hands often.
3️⃣ Avoid contact with sick people.
More flu prevention tips: https://bit.ly/2MJ9QqJ

Rubella in Japan - Alert - Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health | CDC

Travel notice

wwwnc.cdc.gov There is an outbreak of rubella in Japan. Travelers to Japan should make sure they are vaccinated against rubella with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine before travel.

Polio in Africa - Alert - Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health | CDC

wwwnc.cdc.gov There are polio outbreaks in several countries in Africa. CDC recommends that all travelers to these countries be vaccinated fully against polio.

CDC Travelers' Health

Travel Tip: ☑️ Get your flu shot at least 2 weeks before you travel.

If you are sick with flu symptoms, avoid traveling. Symptoms include: ➖fever, ➖cough, ➖sore throat, ➖stuffy nose, ➖muscle or body aches, ➖headache, & ➖fatigue.

More flu tips➡️ https://t.co/hZ49rjeBSM

CDC Travelers' Health

Travelers' diarrhea is the most common travel-related illness.

To avoid a whirl wind tour of the toilets at your destination, make sure to wash your hands often and choose what you eat and drink carefully. https://bit.ly/2JorR9g

Philippines declares national alert after 456 die from dengue fever

cnn.com Philippine health authorities have declared a "national dengue alert" in order to raise awareness of the illness after a spike in cases that has killed 456 people nationwide in the first half of this year.

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Planning international travel? Make sure you’re protected against measles. You are at risk of measles infection when you travel to areas where measles is spreading and have not been fully vaccinated against measles, or have not had measles in the past. Take this quiz from your mobile device or computer to see if you may need a measles vaccine. https://bit.ly/2XLH4Lk

MMR Vaccination | What You Should Know | Measles, Mumps, Rubella | CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mmr/public/index.html

cdc.gov What Everyone should know about the MMR vaccine. What is the MMRV vaccines? Who should and should not get these vaccines? How well do these vaccines work, and what are the possible side effects?

CDC Travelers' Health

Travelers to the Amazon region of Peru are at risk for yellow fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes.

Symptoms take 3–6 days to develop and include fever, chills, headache, backache, and muscle aches. About 15% of people who get yellow fever develop serious illness that can lead to bleeding, shock, liver failure, and sometimes death.

Travelers can protect themselves by getting a yellow fever shot and preventing mosquito bites. If you feel sick, call your doctor and tell them where you traveled to.

See our 2018 Yellow Book map for yellow fever vaccine recommendations in Peru. https://bit.ly/2HZU3l3 Map Monday

Hiking to the Lost City in Colombia

thetravelmagazine.net Nestling in the jungles of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada, the only way to reach the Ciudad Perdida , or Lost City, is a gruelling four day trek on foot.

The Best Places to Travel in March

https://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/best-places-travel-march

travelandleisure.com These March travel destinations have exciting festivals, warm weather, and gorgeous hotels.

The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2019

travelandleisure.com Need vacation ideas for 2019? The 50 vacation destinations Travel + Leisure has ranked as the best include new capitals of culture, idyllic remote islands, tourism destinations that are back in fighting form after natural disasters or human conflict — and much, much more.

CDC Travelers' Health

TRAVEL411: Travelers, not feeling well after returning from travel?

You could have a travel-related illness. Make an appt with your doctor or with a travel medicine specialist. Make sure to tell the doctor your travel history. More information on Getting Sick after Travel: https://go.usa.gov/xUzzS

Best places to travel in 2019

nationalgeographic.com The world’s most exciting destinations for the year ahead.

CDC Travelers' Health

If you’re taking a holiday trip to Latin America or the Caribbean, pack the right items to protect yourself and loved ones from Zika. Check out this video to see what you need: https://bit.ly/2kYJQt1 #ViajoSinZika

Italy: Is it safe to travel to Venice as city is hit by worst floods in a DECADE?

express.co.uk VENICE, Italy is three-quarters submerged under water as the Mediterranean country is battered by severe storms which have killed at least nine people with heavy rains and high winds. So how safe is it to travel to Venice?

CDC Travelers' Health

Travelers going to international destinations this holiday season: see a travel medicine specialist ideally at least 1 mo. before your trip, so you can get any needed shots or medicines. Find a clinic here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/find-clinic Think Travel Vaccinations

Fever in Returned Travelers - Chapter 5 - 2018 Yellow Book | Travelers' Health | CDC

Fever and traveling

wwwnc.cdc.gov Information about how to order the U.S. government publication about traveling titled "Health Information for International Travel" (also called the "Yellow Book"). Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Under the radar USA: Cheyenne, gateway to the parks

Travel ideas

lonelyplanet.com For an alternative to Yellowstone and the Tetons, consider the southeastern corner of Wyoming – especially the areas around Cheyenne.

Seoul's best autumn walks

lonelyplanet.com South Korea's capital city is surrounded by mountains and coloured in with groves of trees – explore the foliage on our favourite autumn walks in Seoul.

National Geographic Travel

The temples of Doi Inthanon crown Thailand's highest peak here in Chiang Mai, one of our Best Fall Trips this year. See more and start building your wish list: https://on.natgeo.com/2BXKZJI

Flights to Europe Are on Sale Right Now Starting at $89

flip.it On the West Coast, there are cheap Norwegian Air flights from Los Angeles to Barcelona, London, or Madrid for $169, and Copenhagen, Oslo, Paris, or Rome for $179. Travelers flying from San Francisco …

CDC Travelers' Health

There are outbreaks of measles occurring in many popular travel destinations around the world. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air by breathing, coughing or sneezing. Before going abroad, make sure you and your family are protected with measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. More information : https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices

CDC Travelers' Health

If you’ve traveled to an area with a risk of Zika, use an EPA-registered insect repellent for 3 weeks after you return. This prevents passing Zika to mosquitoes who can pass it to others. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/viajosinzika/ #WorldMosquitoDay

These are the trending travel destinations, according to a top travel Instagram account

Off the beaten track

flip.it Travel media Instagram account, @earth. have revealed their top ten trending travel destinations The millennial-focused account has over a million followers and it developed the list using an algorithm based on two variables. The first was through answers submitted by over 100,000 of its followers t...

The 10 Best Backpacking Trips on Earth

The 10 Best Backpacking Trips on Earth

flip.it Don’t get us wrong, a quick overnight in your local state park can be an experience you’ll never forget, but it can’t hurt to set your sights on the greatest backpacking trips in the world. From …

52 Places to Go in 2018

Thoughts for summer vacations!

nytimes.com A starter kit for escaping into the world.

CDC Global

We are more connected than ever. Efficiencies in global transportation benefit trade and can speed up the spread of deadly pathogens.
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Top 10 countries to visit in 2018

lonelyplanet.com Find out which destinations Lonely Planet’s travel experts voted as the best places to travel in 2018.

25 Secret European Villages

Great summer vacation ideas

flip.it The charm of Ticino, the Italian-speaking canton of southern Switzerland, is the not-quite-here, not-quite-there, lost-in-time feel of the place. To fully appreciate it, drive north 35 miles from the …

National Geographic Travel

Understated glamour and an undeniable charm make this European city a must-visit.

9 Father-Daughter Trips To Take For The Ultimate Father's Day Bonding Experience

flip.it Father's day is near, so why not plan an epic trip with your dad? When your dad holds a special place in your heart, he deserves to be celebrated. He has likely been there with you since day one, and …

10 Breathtaking Photos of the World's Greatest Landscapes

nationalgeographic.com National Geographic's new book, Greatest Landscapes, takes readers on a spectacular visual journey from one majestic view to the next.

5 European Cities Where Your U.S. Dollar Will Go Furthest This Summer

oyster.com If you’re looking to visit Europe this summer without breaking the bank, here are five cities where your dollar will stretch the furthest.

The Best Places to Travel in June

travelandleisure.com There’s much to celebrate this month — here are the destinations you should head to this month for great deals, fantastic activities, and tons of relaxation.

Yellow Fever in Brazil - Alert - Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health | CDC

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/yellow-fever-brazil

wwwnc.cdc.gov There is a large, ongoing outbreak of yellow fever in multiple states of Brazil. Travelers to Brazil should protect themselves from yellow fever by getting yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before travel, and preventing mosquito bites.

Listeriosis in South Africa - Alert - Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health | CDC

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/listeriosis-south-africa

wwwnc.cdc.gov There is an outbreak of listeriosis in South Africa. People usually become ill with listeriosis after eating contaminated foods. Travelers to South Africa, especially those with higher risk of infection, may wish to avoid certain foods to reduce their risk of infection.

10 Popular Travel Destinations You Can Actually Skip This Year—and Where to Go Instead

flip.it Travel trends can sometimes seem inexplicable: A destination may get a boost from a hot movie, or a currency shift; or it may simply seem that everyone you know is heading to the same spot at the same time.Yet trendy vacation spots often come with …

Flights to Iceland Just Dropped to $92

#DealOfTheDay

flip.it You might think of it as home to the villains from D2: The Mighty Ducks, and that's true, but Iceland is also an incredible place to visit, and you can often get there on the cheap right now.WOW Air, …

National Geographic Travel

It never hurts to be practical. Make sure you download these apps before you take off for your next trip.

These Are America's Happiest and Healthiest Cities

time.com See where your community ranks on a national survey of well-being

CDC Travelers' Health

#SpringBreak

Pack smart for spring break this year! Leave room in your suitcase for items like sunscreen, insect repellent, condoms, and your prescriptions. Get more CDC travel tips in this feature. http://go.usa.gov/xq2Fh

5 Places Where People Live the Longest and Healthiest Lives

time.com These areas are known as Blue Zones

Hookworms: the most common travel health risk no one warns Americans about

Good to be informed.

flip.it Even though the parasites were widespread in the U.S. not too long ago.No one wants worms in their feet. But unfortunately, hookworms don’t respect personal boundaries. They will take any chance you give them to burrow into your flesh, enter your bloodstream, and wend their way to your intestines,...

Where to Get Healthier in 2018

nytimes.com Hotels, cruises, airports and tour operators are making wellness a priority.