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Emergency Medical Transport By Air Carries Risks
Stabilization of patients before flight may prevent many adverse events, researchers say

International Travel Health Guidebook Gets Updated
New CDC Yellow Book includes information on medical tourism, exotic destinations

Travelers Face Greater Risk of Leg Clots
Review finds danger up to three times higher for this serious condition

Traveling for Treatment
Americans are looking overseas for less-expensive medical care

Child’s Food Allergies Take Toll on Family Plans
Work schedules, finances and getaway destinations are affected, studies find

Fainting Most Common Medical Crisis on Planes
But researchers note that exact in-flight medical emergency numbers hard to find

Vaccine Skin Patch Prevents Travelers’ Diarrhea
Was 84% effective for most severe cases, researchers report

Baseball Teams Strike Out When Jet-Lagged
Cross-country travel, especially east to west, takes a toll on pros, study says

Travel Tips for Seniors
Medicines and a good checklist ensure safe flights on holiday, expert says

Planning for Health Emergencies Eases Stress of Family Travel
Think ahead, expert says, to enjoy vacations when unexpected illness arises