As quickly as swine flu is popping up around the globe, “news” about swine flu is being consumed at an even faster pace. If you ever played Whisper Down the Lane, you know that information…
Before You Say “Pandemic”, Consider the Source
Monthly Archives For April 2009
More News from the Swine Flu Epicenter
The CDC has recommended Tamiflu® and Relenza® for treatment of the swine influenza virus . As is often the case in any type of outbreak, there are numerous conflicting reports arising concerning the availability of the…
On the Front Lines in Mexico
After 24 surreal hours on the ground in Mexico, I’m on my way back out of the country. I had arrived in Monterrey yesterday for a conference of Mexican Hospitals, but the conference has been…
Swine Flu Outbreak: More Answers Needed
Not since the panic of 1976, when a Fort Dix, New Jersey soldier died and four of his fellow recruits became ill, has there been such attention paid to swine flu. The 1976 “outbreak” triggered a massive effort from…
Outbreak in Africa’s Meningitis Belt Means Travelers Need Immunization
High season is nearing the end in the annual battle against meningitis in many countries of equatorial Africa. According to the Centers for Disease Control , there have been over 25,000 suspected cases so far this…
China: New Healthcare Frontier, or Just Following In Our Footsteps?
As we read recently in the Wall Street Journal Health Blog, the U.S. is not the only country grappling with healthcare reform. China is dealing with healthcare challenges that come with the reality of having…
Window on a World of Giving: Medical Projects Reach the Neediest
Part of our focus on healthy travel is to build an appreciation for the doctors and hospitals around the world that make special efforts to treat sick and injured travelers. Well, it turns out that many of these healthcare…
ADHD (and other mental health conditions) around the Globe
<img class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-147″ title=”rxpad6″ src=”http://www.healthytravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/rxpad6.jpg” alt=”rxpad6″ width=”113″ height=”120″ />College years bring opportunities to explore the world. Young adults are adept at traveling light, but today many carry the weight of living with a mental…
April Fools’ Day
We’ve tackled some serious issues so far here on HealthyTravelBlog, and we’ll continue to talk about that. But, today, in honor of April Fools’ Day, we wanted to point out that sometimes, travel is just…
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