Travel Medicine

See tips and advice for staying healthy while backpacking. Read about health threats, vaccinations, how to control a bad stomach, and more important advice.

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Dengue Fever

Everything a backpacker needs to know about Dengue fever while on the road. - by [...]

26
Mar
Travel first aid kit
Travel Medications for Your First Aid Kit

Some suggestions for perfecting your backpacking travel first aid kit - by Erik McLaughlin M.D. [...]

23
Feb
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How to Avoid Insect Bites While Traveling

How to avoid insect bites while backpacking. By Erik McLaughlin MD [...]

09
Feb
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Dealing With TD While Backpacking

TD is common for all backpackers going to a new place and eating street food. [...]

09
Feb
traveler getting a vaccination
Vaccinations for Travel

Which vaccinations you need for backpacking travel - don't spend money to be turned into [...]

06
Feb