THE WEB IS A USEFUL TOOL FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR TRAVEL MEDICINE INFORMATION. Here are a few of the many sites availiable.
International Association fpr Medical Assistance to Travelers (www.iamat.org)
Membership is free, and you get a directory of reputable, English speaking doctors, hospitals and clinics in 125 countries with a set fee schedule.
National Center for Infectious Diseases Travelers Health (www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm) Information on health concerns and vaccinations.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF TRAVEL MEDICINE (WWW.ISTM.ORG) a good start for the people who want health information before they travel.
TRAVEL MEDICINE INC.... (www.travmed.com) The site has a world medical guide and products like an individual water filtration bottle, plus a what to take checklist scary enough to keep you at home.
Travel Health Online (www.tripprep.com) Detailed health advice about more that 220 countries, including crime warnings.
www.healthcentral.com and www.webmd.com also have good common-sense healthy travel tips.
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