Adventure travel is designed to be more exciting – and risky – than your average trip to the beach or other tourist destination. The adventure usually involves doing something you wouldn't do every day, such as scuba diving, rock climbing, or skiing, in a location where the terrain is rough, and the nearest city is…
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Simple Steps You Should Take to Help Prepare for a Medical Emergency During Travel
If you or a loved one have ever faced a medical emergency during travel, you probably felt overwhelmed, worried, and maybe frightened. It can be stressful to be forced to make medical decisions when you're unprepared and far from home. That’s why we recommend that you take steps to prepare for a medical emergency during…
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The Importance of Purchasing Medical Travel Insurance: SentinelMED’s Lori Calavan, PA-C, Shares Her Insight with Insider Travel Report
When traveling abroad or even within the US, travel insurance coverage can make all the difference should you become sick or injured. That’s especially true if the coverage includes medical case management. Lori Calavan, PA-C, had learned firsthand about the importance of medical travel insurance in her work with SentinelMED. She was interviewed recently by…
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Medical Travel and Vaccinations: Understanding Requirements and Making Sound Decisions
When you are traveling internationally for medical treatment, your biggest concern may be the medical procedure or treatment that you’ve scheduled. However, there may be precautions you need to take weeks or even months before traveling to protect your health, including getting medical travel vaccines. Travel to many regions of the world, including those where…
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