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Overview

While perusing our Healthy Travel section, you might have caught wind of a strange-sounding disease and have thought, "Would that ever happen to me?" The chances of catching a rare breed of foreign illness are slim, particularly if you take a few simple precautions and don't head out unprepared. As we reference a variety of foreign maladies in our Health Tips and World Health Guide, we don't mean to alarm you, but intend for you, the intrepid traveler, to go forth on your journeys armed with relevant health information.

In comes this special section, the Health Risk Guide, which highlights and describes the various maladies discussed throughout Healthy Travel, broken down by category. For more detailed information, as well as for specific remedies or vaccinations, please consult your physician, the World Health Organization (WHO), or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

   
Sickness, Disease & Prevention
Tips & Advice
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Avoiding Illness While Traveling

Foot-and-Mouth Disease: No Serious Danger to Humans

The Facts on Melatonin and Jet Lag

Malaria and Malaria Prevention

Staying Healthy: What Precautions to Take Before Traveling

Take Me to the River: Things to Know before Diving Into Freshwater

Cold

Overview

Aquatic Misadventures: Dodging Dangers in the Sea

Obtaining Health Insurance for Your Next Trip Abroad

Avoiding Sun and Heat Issues

Food and Water Risks

On-the-Fly First Aid

How to Avoid Altitude Sickness

Animals

Diseases & Viruses

Food & Water

Heat

Insects

Altitude

Staying Healthy While Flying