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Vessel Sanitation Program
VSP training is now electronically available in Flash, WMV, and by DVD. Start training today. Protect yourself from illness during your cruise vacation... Find out more Handwashing Recommendations for the Cruising Public... Find out more Note: To ... [... more]
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Animal-Associated Hazards
Animals in general tend to avoid human beings, but they can attack if they perceive threat, are protecting their young or territory, or are injured or ill. Although attacks by wild animals are more dramatic, attacks by domestic animals are far ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding and Travel
A mother who travels without her nursing infant or child may find her milk supply somewhat diminished upon her return. This does not need to be a reason to stop breastfeeding. A mother who returns to her nursing infant or child can continue ... [... more]
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International Travel with Infants and Young Children
For all children, decisions regarding vaccinations should be made in cooperation with a health-care provider who will review the traveler's medical history and itinerary. Each traveler should be up to date with their routine childhood ... [... more]
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Pre- and Post-travel General Health Recommendations
To avoid illness, travelers should be advised to select food with care. All raw food is subject to contamination. Particularly in areas where hygiene and sanitation are inadequate, the traveler should be advised to avoid salads, uncooked ... [... more]
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Preparation for Travel During Pregnancy
Reproductive-aged women who may be planning both pregnancy and international travel should consider preconceptional immunization, when practical, to prevent disease in the offspring. Since as many as 50% of pregnancies are unplanned, ... [... more]
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Temperature Extremes
Heat and cold can be directly or indirectly responsible for some illnesses and can contribute to exacerbations of pre-existing medical problems. In addition to the actual temperature, environmental factors such as humidity and wind velocity can ... [... more]
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The Immunocompromised Traveler
The main risk for the immunocompromised traveler is a complication or exacerbation of the underlying disease. In addition, endemic infectious diseases that may be acquired at the destination(s) may cause disease of increased severity in the ... [... more]
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Traveling Safely with Infants and Children
The number of children who travel or live outside their home countries has increased dramatically. An estimated 1.9 million children travel overseas each year. Health issues related to pediatric international travel are complex, reflecting varied ... [... more]
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