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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
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Vaccinations for Travel

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

06
Feb
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    • Getting a Passport for Travel
    • Backpacking Travel Planning
    • Do You Need a Visa?
    • What Vaccinations to Get?
    • How to Find Cheap Flights
    • Get Travel Insurance
    • Preparing for Backpacking
    • Gearing Up
    • Packing Your Backpack
    • Before Leaving Home
    • The Journey Begins!
  • Packing
    • Backpacking Packing List
    • How to Pack a Backpack Correctly
    • Travel Survival Kit
  • Destinations
    • Thailand
    • Bali
    • Malaysia
    • India
    • China
    • London
    • Party Places
  • On the Road
    • Staying Safe and Healthy
    • Money and Finances
    • Finding Work on the Road
    • How to Be a Good Traveler
    • Vagabonding
    • Backpacking Stories
    • Gear
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