Travel Medicine

For some countries no immunizations are necessary, but the further off the beaten track you go the more necessary it is to take precautions. Be aware that there is often a greater risk of disease with children and in pregnancy. Leave plenty of time to get your vaccinations before you set off: some of them require an initial shot followed ...

In this day and age there are a growing number of facilities that are holding themselves out as bona fide egg donor clinic operations. If you have made the decision to assist a couple in having a child through the donation of your eggs, you likely do have many questions about finding a reliable and reputable egg donor clinic. Through ...

Things to consider when buying a first aid kit for an outdoor activity such as camping – and there are so many. Our experience tells us the first thing to consider is the activity you intend on doing and the climate you intend on doing it in. For example, a first aid kit consisting of animal plasters and a lollipop ...

Yeast infection bumps are little raised bumps that appear on the skin on or around the infected area. The infection usually likes warm and moist places which typically is your genital area. This is where the Candida yeast fungus causes the most infections in people. The horrible soreness, itching and rashes occur when the yeast starts to grow out of ...

In today’s world we are constantly faced with information about infectious diseases, infection control and disease prevention. We are all aware of the methods that we should apply to prevent the spread of infectious disease, such as washing of hands with antibacterial soap, using hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray and wipes as well as mouth covers. We are all aware of ...

If you have ever woke up to your siamese fighting fish staring back out at you all bug-eyed, you are not alone. Congratulations. Your Betta fish has something known as exophthalmia aka Popeye. And the new bug-eyes that your betta is sporting is the symptom of two potential problems: mycobacterial infection (which is easily treatable) tuberculosis (not so treatable) parasitic ...

Can you take medications on a plane? Are there specific rules governing what medications you can take when flying, or how they are packed? These and similar questions are very common, especially with a growing population of older, retired people flying. Whether your parents are traveling with you or you are newly retired and wanting to enjoy your free time ...

Skin cancer is a deadly and common disease. Skin cancer charts graphs is at least partially preventable. Overexposure to the sun and tanning beds are two causes of the disease. Some forms of the disease are also hereditary. Skin cancer is cancer that can be found on the skin, including the face, arms, and legs. Typically, it comes from moles ...

Cats seem independent and self-sufficient, but cats need just as much care and attention as other pets. Cats are prone to a number of serious diseases and it is extremely important to ensure that your cat is vaccinated from an early age. Further prevention from diseases is necessary to maintain your cat’s health with annual booster injections. Anyone who has ...

Quito is the capital city of Ecuador and also the second most populous city after Guayaquil. Quito was the first world cultural heritage site declared by UNESCO, so named due to the well-preserved monasteries founded by the Catholic missionaries that came from Spain in the 16th century. The city is blessed with a fairly constant cool climate is a favorite ...