Tag: travel
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Latest Kentucky measles case confirmed in Jefferson County; health officials say vaccination is best protection
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Another case of measles has been confirmed in Kentucky, bringing the state’s total number of cases this year to 13. The most recent case...
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State health officials urge spring-break travelers to use caution against the Zika virus
State officials are warning spring-break travelers to take precautions against the Zika virus if they are traveling to areas where the virus has been identified. Specifically, they are encouraging travelers...
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Sitting for long periods while traveling increases risk of blood clots, which can be deadly; moving around can prevent them
everydayhealth.com Holiday travel often involves things you can’t control, such as delayed flights, traffic jams and inclement weather, but there is a health condition you can prevent just by getting...
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As vacation season arrives, here are travel tips for diabetics
It’s vacation season. Traveling offers unique challenges for diabetics, but nothing that careful planning and a few precautions won’t overcome, says the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Image:...