News & Information

Asian Avian Flu

This document discusses preventive use of Tamiflu and where to find other information about the disease. Asian Avian Flu (PDF)

Bioterrorism: Our Future / The Enemy Within

Republished from the December 2001 issue of Texas Healthcare Houston magazine.  Bioterrorism (PDF)

Chaga's Disease: Unspoken Threat in the Americas

Read about the third most important worldwide tropical disease which can be found in South America. Chaga's Disease

"Coach Class" Syndrome (Deep Vein Thrombosis)

Deep Vein Thrombosis is when potentially life-threatening blood clots form in the legs. It is a potential risk to travelers on long flights. Coach Class Syndrome (PDF)

Disaster Preparation / Safe Travel

Suggestions for traveling to areas affected by natural disaster. Disaster Preparation (PDF)

Elderly Travel

Being at a distance from their regular healthcare providers is both a source of increased risk and anxiety for the elderly. Medication regimens, active problems, and even the increased statistical risk of a new medical event in this age group all raise the stakes when far from home in an unfamiliar or inadequate healthcare system. For these reasons preparation for foreign travel by senior citizens must be deliberate and comprehensive. Elderly Travel (PDF)

Food and Beverage Safety

This is our checklist to help you avoid unsafe food and drinks. Food and Beverage Safety 

Leishmaniasis

There have been a significant number of cases of leishmaniasis (protozoan infection) of the skin in individuals travelling in Iraq and Afghanistan. The parasite is acquired through sandfly bites. Most occur on the limbs, but can occur on any exposed skin. Topical Medication Insect Bite Protection Leishmaniasis (PDF)

Meningococcal Disease and Vaccine Information

For a more complete Vaccine Information, please read the following Adobe PDF version of a white paper written by Dr. Edward R. Rensimer. Meningococcal Vaccine (PDF)

Needlestick Exposure

This is our factsheet on needstick exposure. Needlestick Exposure Facts 

Online Travel Resources

Useful web resources from various organizations. Online Travel Resources

West Nile Virus

West Nile virus (WNV) likely spread to the U.S. in 1999, having been endemic in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa, and is currently active along the western Gulf coast, during mosquito high-season. Read more...

What To Take With You

Don't forget to take these important items with you on any trip! Read more...