Category Archives: International Medical Transport Service

What is the Difference Between Medical Repatriation and Medical Evacuation?

Medical evacuation and medical repatriation are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they don’t mean the same thing. When people are comparing travel insurance policies, or searching for medical evacuation or medical repatriation services, it helps to have a clear understanding of what each of these terms means. A medical evacuation is the…

How to Avoid Seasickness – And the Need for International Medical Transport

People take cruises to unwind and let the ship’s staff take care of all their needs. However, a bout of seasickness can quickly ruin what should be a relaxing vacation. And in very rare cases, severe seasickness and its associated symptoms can aggravate underlying medical conditions. Seasickness, or motion sickness, is thought to be caused…

What You Should Know about Europe’s Measles Outbreak

An ongoing measles outbreak in Europe should be a wake-up call to travelers from the United States to make sure they are up-to-date on MMR and other vaccines before traveling there. According to news reports, at least 35 people in Europe have died because of measles or measles-related complications in the past 12 months. And…

Airline Innovations May Help Travelers Stay Healthy on Long Flights

Airlines and airplane manufacturers are working on several innovations and changes that are designed to keep cabins and passengers healthier. These include: More leg room. Several larger airlines are introducing premium economy seating that provides travelers with more leg room, seat width and shoulder room. Better cabin pressurization. Several new aircraft that airlines will introduce…