Travel Medicine: Related Articles and Tips

• Planning a Trip? Don't leave home without contacting the Travel Medicine Service at The Miriam Hospital.

  Diseases Around the World
  Before you become a world traveler, learn about common illneses native to each continent.
• Healthy Travel Tips
  Find out what to take with you besides your suitcase.
• Motion Sickness
  Don't let an upset stomach spoil your travel plans—get tips on how to prevent motion sickness.

• Do Your Ears Pop?
  Find out why this is a common phenomenom among airplane travelers.

• Smooth Sailing
  Before you decide to set sail in search of the perfect cruise vacation, here are some tips to make your voyage an enjoyable one.

• Sailing Injuries
  If you’re sailing this summer, you may want to look up, down and all around to avoid some common injuries.

• Jet Lag
  Jet lag is the exhausted, run-down feeling you may experience after a long flight. Find out how to prevent the feeling of lagging behind.

• Economy Class Syndrome?
  Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a person stays in the same position, such as sitting on an airplane or in a car, for prolonged periods of time. Here's how you can reduce your risk

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