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What is polio?
Polio, also known as Poliomyelitis, is a highly contagious disease caused by poliovirus (PV). The infection typically spreads in areas with poor water and sewage sanitation; wild poliovirus is found in this type of environment and puts unvaccinated people at risk.
Many travel illnesses can be prevented with vaccinations and a little caution.
The following vaccines are the common immunizations recommended for adult travelers.
During work trips, the combination of sleep deprivation, jet lag, business dinners and hotel buffets will destroy any plans to try to retain "at-home" meal routines. You return home feeling bloated and unhealthy -- on top of your unavoidable tiredness.
What Are Malaria Pills?
Malaria Pills are drugs that you can take to treat malaria or to help prevent malaria from infecting you if you are travelling to malaria – risk area.
You can take medicine to treat malaria. You can also take medicine to prevent malaria and to make it less likely you’ll get the disease.
Prevention of mosquito bites between dusk and dawn is the first line of defence against malaria. Measures to prevent mosquito bites include sleeping under long-lasting insecticidal nets, and using protective clothing and insect repellents.
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