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Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad

Staying Healthy While You Travel

Common Health Problems Associated with Travel in Developing Countries

Safety While Traveling Abroad

What To Do If You Get Sick While Traveling

Traveling with Special Needs

Planning To Travel

Emerging Infectious Diseases

High-Risk Diseases for Travelers

After You Return

Travel medicine is a specialized area of health care that focuses on the needs of travelers, particularly those who travel to other countries. Click on the links above to learn more about this topic.

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