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Will Zika Virus be Back this Summer?

Last summer, news reports on Zika virus and its transmission were regular occurrences, particularly in the weeks before the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. After the Olympics, there was less information about Zika, which is transmitted through the bites of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes or through sexual contact with someone infected by the virus. Although news…

Make Plans to Visit These Top Travel Destinations for 2017

The New Year is a popular time to make resolutions, and “travel more” is sure to top many people’s lists of goals for 2017. The start of a new year is also a popular time for travel magazines and websites to publish their predictions for the top travel destinations that will be popular with tourists this…

Tips for Avoiding a Long-Distance Medical Transport While Living Abroad

Traveling or living abroad for an extended period of time requires different planning than a weeklong business trip or even a month-long vacation. People who will be living outside the United States for an extended period of time need to make some of the same preparations they would if they were moving to a new…

A four-hour flight may not seem all that long, but it can put travelers at risk of blood clots, also called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In fact, any mode of travel that is four hours or longer – by car, bus, train or plane – puts travelers at risk of DVT. DVT is a condition…