Staying healthy abroad

Jean Sargent of Bainbridge Island, Washington, wrote, “I would be interested in reading how people deal with health and travel. What are the best sources for travel health advice? Do you recommend using a travel health service and, if so, how do you choose a good one? What health issues have arisen on trips that you wished you’d been aware of so you could have asked advice from your doctor before leaving home?

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