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First Steps | Disease and Immunization Facts | Risks
Health-Wise Checklist | First Aid Checklist
Diseases are transmitted in a variety of ways:
Be prepared! Your local Kelsey-Seybold Travel Clinic can help you plan for a safe and healthy adventure.
CONTAMINATED FOOD & WATER
The most common cause of illness amongst travelers, causing such diseases as...
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INSECTS
The mosquito is a threat in most developing countries causing such diseases as...
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ANIMALS
Minimize the risk of Rabies and toxic reactions to poisonous bites (Snakes, Scorpions, Spiders etc.) by avoiding contact with local animals.
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CONTAMINATED SOIL
Contaminated soil can enter cuts and sores in the skin causing tetanus. There are also parasites capable of entering unbroken skin causing parasitic infections. Appropriate footware will help minimize the risk.
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PERSON-TO-PERSON
Along with the common cold, many diseases can be transmitted from person to person and through blood transfusions, including...
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