“I make sure I am up-to-date on vaccines before travel,” Wu said. “Flu and COVID-19 are so common among travelers, and even a mild case can ruin a trip. Also, for international travel, there are additional vaccines that might be recommended or required, or even malaria prophylaxis for some areas. I suggest travelers check the CDC [Centers for Disease Control Prevention] travel website or see…
Traveler’s diarrhea is the most common travel-related illness, and you get it by consuming tainted foods or drinks, according to the CDC.
E. coli bacteria is the main culprit, Baum said, but travelers can also get sick from salmonella, shigella, or campylobacter. Viruses…
Quirky Traditions Travelers Keep Up Around The World
For many people, travel goes hand in hand with some traditions. Maybe you collect matchbooks from all the restaurants you visit while traversing a new city, or perhaps you pose for the same photo with a…
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