Travel Medicine

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Deadly Bird Flu Strain Doesn’t Spread Easily to Humans

Outbreaks of a deadly strain of bird flu have infected poultry and wild birds across the globe. UH infectious disease specialist Keith Armitage, MD, answers common questions.

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Protect Yourself Against Yellow Fever Before Traveling To Africa or South America

Travelers can protect themselves by getting a yellow fever vaccine and guarding against mosquito bites.

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Traveling to Ghana: What You Need To Know

Interest has grown in travel to Ghana, a popular tourist destination in West Africa. That means demand for vaccinations and other health services recommended for travel to the region are also on the rise.

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Holiday Travel is Possible This Year With the Right Precautions

If you do travel, understanding changing protocols for the locations and venues you plan to visit is most important.

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5 Reasons To Visit a Travel Medicine Clinic Before Going Abroad

While a trip to any exotic locale is sure to be memorable, it also comes with health risks. A visit to a travel clinic can help address these risks.

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What the COVID-19 Delta Variant Means for Your Travel Plans

The travel landscape is fast changing, as a number of countries have imposed restrictions in the face of soaring cases. The Delta variant spreads person-to-person much more easily than previous versions of the virus.

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What You Need To Know About Masks And Coronavirus

UH Rainbow pediatric infectious disease specialist Amy Edwards, MD, explains why the U.S. Centers for Disease Control now recommends wearing a cloth face mask.

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The Best Defense Against Measles When You're Traveling

This past year, measles has made a resurgence in the United States and throughout the world. What you need to know to avoid getting measles -- or bringing the disease back home.

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