Many people are planning their tropical adventures over the Christmas and New Years holidays, and we are getting a lot of questions regarding which malaria medicines to take. There’s an excellent recent review by the Cochrane Collaboration which helps to clarify this.
 Altitude Sickness: Do You Need Medicine?Many expats feel that a trip to Tibet is a highlight of their stay in China. It can be a fantastic vacation — but many trips have been ruined by getting altitude sickness. Let’s review what this is, and what medicines you can consider taking to prevent this. Symptoms At elevations over 8,000 feet (2,500 … |
 Malaria Pills: Which One To Take (If Any)?The October holiday is approaching, and many people are flying south to enjoy a tropical vacation. It’s important for travelers to be medically prepared so as not to have their trip ruined by diarrhea, fevers, or other illnesses. The mosquito-born illness of malaria is also a concern. Many people take a preventive antibiotic to prevent … |
