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health2 days ago•5 min saved

Pack These Travel Essentials to Tackle Stomach Bugs on Vacation

The CDC urges travelers to pack oral rehydration salts or electrolyte packets, a suitable anti-diarrheal (loperamide), and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), plus hand sanitizer to manage travel-related stomach illnesses. Prioritize staying hydrated, make smart food choices (thoroughly cooked high-risk produce, thick-skinned fruits/veg), and seek medical care if diarrhea persists, worsens, or is accompanied by fever or dehydration. These steps can help reduce impact and duration of travel-related GI illness.

via Fox News|

#cdc-guidance #dehydration #health

health15 days ago•4 min saved

Think twice about wearing contact lenses on flights

Experts say wearing contact lenses on short flights is usually fine if your eyes are healthy, but longer trips expose eyes to dry cabin air and reduced oxygen, raising risks like discomfort, irritation, corneal micro-tears or infection and, rarely, temporary vision loss—especially if you sleep with lenses. If you wear lenses while traveling, practice good hygiene (wash hands, use fresh solution, avoid tap water, use proper cases), use artificial tears, replace lenses as needed, and bring a backup pair of glasses. For extended travel or persistent dryness, switch to glasses and avoid transferring contact solution to other containers.

via New York Post|

#contact-lenses #dry-eye #eye-infection

health1 month ago•12 min saved

World Cup 2026: Crowded Venues Spark Global Health Vigilance

As the 2026 World Cup draws millions to 16 host cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, public health experts warn that global mixing in crowded stadiums, airports, bars, and transit could boost transmission of infectious diseases. Ebola remains unlikely but worrisome due to a Bundibugyo strain outbreak; more probable threats are respiratory infections like measles, flu, and COVID-19, with measles outbreaks already rising in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Mosquito-borne diseases (dengue, yellow fever, other arboviruses) and rarer infections (mpox, avian influenza concerns) add further risk, especially in summer. Public health authorities are increasing surveillance and preparedness, urging up-to-date vaccinations, safe sex, mosquito precautions, and staying home when sick to mitigate spread.

via The Conversation|

#health #infectious-diseases #mosquito-borne-diseases

health2 months ago•12 min saved

Travel Health Hacks Doctors Use to Stay Sick-Free on the Road

Doctors share their own travel routines to avoid getting sick, highlighting masking in airports and planes, constant handwashing and sanitizing, staying hydrated with electrolytes, nasal mists and vitamin C for immunity, avoiding peak travel times, prioritizing rest, a balanced diet, pre-travel vaccines, and packing practical meds (anti-diarrheal, pain relievers, anti-nausea) for international trips.

via HuffPost|

#hand-hygiene #health #illness-prevention

health2 months ago•40 min saved

Public health watch: 10 states monitor hantavirus tied to cruise ship outbreak

Health officials in 10 U.S. states are monitoring for hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship at the center of the outbreak. Clinicians are advised to consider hantavirus in patients with compatible symptoms who recently traveled on the ship, while investigators trace exposures and offer prevention guidance. The overall risk to the public remains low and there has been no evidence of sustained transmission on land.

via Yahoo|

#cruise-ship #hantavirus #health

health2 months ago•4 min saved

CDC acting director: hantavirus outbreak isn’t a COVID-level crisis

CBS News reports CDC acting director Jay Bhattacharya defends the hantavirus outbreak response, saying it’s not a five‑alarm crisis and public risk is far lower than during COVID; the Andes strain can be deadly but person‑to‑person spread is limited, with US and international health agencies coordinating as 3 deaths and 10 confirmed/suspected cases are tracked and 18 Americans aboard are back in the U.S. under monitoring. Officials emphasize avoiding panic and being transparent about what’s known, as preparations continue for events like the World Cup.

via CBS News|

#cdc #cruise-ship-outbreak #hantavirus

health3 months ago•259 min saved

CDC Issues Global Dengue Travel Warning Amid U.S. Cases

The CDC issued a travel alert about a higher-than-expected number of dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers returning from countries including Vietnam, Cuba and Colombia. Dengue (breakbone fever) can range from mild illness to severe, potentially fatal bleeding, and travelers should seek medical care if symptoms develop. As of this year, 496 U.S. cases have been reported, and local dengue transmission exists in American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

via AOL.com|

#breakbone-fever #cdc-travel-alert #dengue

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Woman's Galápagos Trip Ends with Exotic Eye Parasite

A woman visiting the Galápagos Islands contracted a rare eye parasite, a Philophthalmus lacrymosus fluke, which was successfully removed, highlighting the potential health risks of parasitic infections from travel to endemic regions.

via Gizmodo|

#eye-parasite #galapagos-islands #health

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Family Sues Airlines Over Bedbug Infestation on International Flight

A Virginia family has filed a lawsuit against Delta and KLM airlines, claiming they were bitten by bedbugs during a transatlantic flight, which caused health issues and ruined their vacation. The family alleges the infestation was hidden by flight staff, and they are seeking $200,000 in damages.

via WKRC|

#airline #bedbugs #international-flight

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Virginia Family Sues Delta and KLM Over Bedbug Infestation on Flight

A Roanoke family has sued Delta and KLM airlines after claiming they were bitten by bedbugs during a flight, resulting in injuries and emotional distress, and seeking at least $200,000 in damages.

via WSLS|

#airline-lawsuit #bedbugs #delta-airlines

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Massachusetts Woman's Cruise Vacation Ruined by Bedbugs

A Massachusetts woman claims her Bahamas cruise on the Norwegian Breakaway was ruined by bedbug bites, which she reported to staff without response. After returning home, she confirmed the bites with a healthcare provider and took measures to treat her belongings. Norwegian Cruise Line denied her reports of illness and stated no bedbugs were found in her room. The incident has caused her emotional distress, and she is seeking psychological support.

via CBS News|

#bedbugs #cruise #massachusetts

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UK Faces Rising Chikungunya Cases Amid Travel-Related Outbreaks

UK has seen a more than doubling of chikungunya virus cases in the first half of the year, all linked to travel to regions like India, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius, with health officials urging travelers to take precautions against mosquito bites. Additionally, the first UK cases of the Oropouche virus, typically found in Central and South America, have been reported in travelers returning from Brazil, highlighting a rise in such infections globally.

via BBC|

#chikungunya #health #mosquito-borne

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UK Citizen Dies from Rabies After Contact with Stray Dog in Morocco

A person from Yorkshire has died from rabies after contact with a stray dog in Morocco, highlighting the importance of avoiding animal contact abroad and seeking prompt medical treatment after potential exposure. The UKHSA emphasizes that rabies is nearly always fatal but preventable with timely post-exposure vaccination, and advises travelers to consult health guidance before visiting rabies-endemic regions.

via BBC|

#morocco #rabies #stray-dog

health-and-travel1 year ago•1 min saved

Essential Tips for Staying Healthy During Summer Travels

Experts recommend packing a well-stocked travel first-aid kit and consulting with your doctor before trips to handle potential health issues and avoid costly emergencies abroad.

via The New York Times|

#first-aid-kit #health-and-travel #health-precautions

health1 year ago•8 min saved

Top Health Tips for Safe and Healthy Travel

Travelers can reduce their risk of getting sick by following practices such as wearing masks in crowded places, maintaining good hand hygiene, staying hydrated, taking immune boosters, avoiding peak travel times, getting adequate rest, eating healthily, researching vaccines, protecting against the sun and insects, and packing necessary medications, as recommended by doctors.

via BuzzFeed|

#health #hygiene #immune-boosting