E.C - H1N1: Traveling with your health in mind

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Examiner.Com


H1N1: Traveling with your health in mind


June 23, 7:29 PM

Milwaukee International Travel Examiner


Kimberly Anderson


As of May 15, the U.S. Department of State lifted the recommendation to avoid nonessential travel to Mexico (www.travel.state.gov/travel/ is_pa_tw/pa/ pa_3028.html). However, the peculiar strain of influenza which combines genes from the swine, bird, and human flu strains should be taken into account especially if you have plans to travel to Mexico or Canada.

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Snippet(s):

"If you are planning to travel to a high-risk area, the U.S. Department of State recommends precaution above all else. If you are at a higher risk to catch H1N1 you should see your doctor prior to your trip in order to discuss your plans. In addition, make sure you are up-to-date on all your vaccinations - www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/default.htm provides links to child, adolescent and adult vaccinations. Also be sure to find out whether or not your insurance covers treatment during your trip, and if does not, consider purchasing extra coverage in the event that you will require medical care during your visit."

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"(I)f you become ill, seek medical aid. A U.S. consular officer will be able to help you locate treatment centers (call 1-888-407-4747 if you are in Canada or 00-1-202-501-4444 if you are elsewhere)."

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For more info: www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1215.html, www.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.aspx

CTV - Ten countries experts say are too dangerous to visit

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CTV.ca

Ten countries experts say are too dangerous to visit

Updated Sun. May. 10 2009 7:46 AM ET

Lauren Sherman, Forbes.com

Though many travelers have crossed Mexico off their summer wish lists, it's not the only region with a travel alert.

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Snippet(s):

"In April alone, the U.S. government warned against travel in Yemen, Georgia, Sudan and the Central African Republic. Terrorism, crime and civil unrest are among the reasons the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs warns Americans to avoid these countries."

LAT - Advice for Mexico-bound spring breakers, from U.S. State Department

From my archive of press clippings:

Los Angeles Times


Advice for Mexico-bound spring breakers, from U.S. State Department

Monday, February 23, 2009

Students all over the U.S. are in the midst of dreaming up spring break plans, and if past years are any indication, many thousands will be hitting beaches in Mexico for relaxation and, of course, plenty of recreation.

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Snippet(s):

"On Feb. 20, 2009, the U.S. State Department renewed its travel alert for Mexico, which includes advice that tourists visit “only legitimate business and tourist areas during daylight hours” and avoid “areas where prostitution and drug dealing might occur.”

The advisory mentions “the greatest increase in violence” having been near the U.S.-Mexico border. But it does not pinpoint other specific geographic parts to be wary of, nor does it suggest that U.S. travelers avoid Mexico altogether."