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How Long Before Traveling Should You Receive Your Typhoid Vaccine?

June 26, 2023 by Ann Rapier


If you’re planning on traveling to a country that requires a typhoid vaccine, there are probably several questions running through your head. Those questions might include: When should I get my typhoid vaccine? And how long does the typhoid vaccine last?

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What Diseases are Common in Africa?

June 23, 2023 by Ann Rapier


Africa is a beautiful place to visit, with many unique cultures and regions. If you’re planning a trip to Africa, you can’t go wrong with the destination you choose. But when you’re traveling to Africa, there is more to think about than where you are going to stay and what you are going to do.

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What Egypt’s Updated Street Photography Rules Means for Travelers

June 21, 2023 by Ann Rapier


Egypt is known for having breathtaking sights featuring cornerstones of human history. People traveling to Egypt often bring a camera to document their experiences. Many are unaware of policies prohibiting photography in certain areas. These policies would result in some having their cameras confiscated. Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities made recent changes that loosen these policies.

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How the USDA is Fighting Rabies from the Sky

June 19, 2023 by Ann Rapier


In an attempt to vaccinate as many raccoons as possible in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is blazing a new trail – a trail that you’ll need an aircraft to reach.

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The New Frontier for Vaccine Development Looks Brighter Than Ever

June 16, 2023 by Ann Rapier


The desire to drive vaccine innovation is never-ending. Because of how beneficial vaccines are to human health, vaccine research and development have been enormous subsets of science that we continue to invest heavily in. Dozens of vaccines are now available to protect you against dangerous viruses like measles, tetanus, and whooping cough.

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Four Volcanoes That You Need To See When Visiting Costa Rica

June 14, 2023 by Ann Rapier


Adventure enthusiasts from around the world visit Costa Rica’s volcanoes every year. With over 200 volcanic formations, there is an adventure for everyone. While most of Costa Rica’s volcanoes are extinct or dormant, six remain active. These are the top four volcanoes that make an impact on visitors.

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STD vs. STI: A Healthy (and Important) Rebrand

June 12, 2023 by Ann Rapier


Sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) are common, yet horribly stigmatized. The term STI, or sexually transmitted infection, started to become more common in recent years in an effort to create healthier optics around sexual infections.

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The Forgotten Scientist Who Developed the Cholera and Plague Vaccines.

June 9, 2023 by Ann Rapier


Names like Jonas Salk, Louis Pasteur, and Edward Jenner may ring some bells when you think about the history of vaccines. Each of these scientists created a life-altering vaccine that shaped the world we live in today. One scientist that is not as well is Waldemar Haffkine, the scientist who developed both the cholera and plague vaccines.

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The Mosquito: A Useful Weapon in the Fight Against…Mosquitos?

June 7, 2023 by Ann Rapier


Easily one of the most dangerous mosquitoes on earth, Aedes aegypti is infamous for wreaking havoc on humanity. It’s a known carrier of yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. But scientists are discovering that the way to protect the world from these disease-carrying insects is to fight fire with fire. Or, in this instance, a mosquito with a mosquito.

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Does the Bubonic Plague Still Exist Today?

June 5, 2023 by Ann Rapier


During the mid-1300s, the bubonic plague was a deadly and devastating epidemic that affected Europe and Asia. The plague arrived in Europe and Asia from 12 ships that had docked at a port in Sicilian, according to History.

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