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Cystic Fibrosis Gene Mutations Offer Resistance to Cholera
Cystic fibrosis is a disease identified by the thick and sticky mucus a person creates. They have a difficult time clearing this mucus...
Away Clinic
Feb 19, 20243 min read


Yellow Fever Could Come Back in Florida: Experts Speculate
Yellow fever has a notorious history in Florida. Outbreaks devastated the state in the late 1800s, killing thousands before being...
Jan Gultiano
Feb 9, 20243 min read

How Long Does it Take to Recover from Typhoid Fever?
Typhoid fever is a serious infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi, which can take weeks or months to...
Jan Gultiano
Feb 8, 20243 min read


Top 10 Most Popular Books on Yellow Fever
Awareness of health risks is essential when planning international travel. One such risk is yellow fever, a disease often requiring...
Jan Gultiano
Feb 5, 20244 min read


Yellow Fever in the Amazon
Brazil has seen several outbreaks of yellow fever in recent years. In 2016, the country saw an unprecedented spread of the disease with...
Away Clinic
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Research Reveals that Typhoid Spreads More Readily in Dense, Urban Areas
Typhoid fever, caused by the Salmonella Typhi bacteria, sadly remains a persistent public health threat in many low and middle-income...
Jan Gultiano
Jan 29, 20243 min read


Find Out If You Need a Typhoid Vaccine Booster
Do you need to get a typhoid booster shot? If you're planning to travel to parts of the world where typhoid is common, getting vaccinated...
Jan Gultiano
Jan 26, 20243 min read

Typhoid Pills vs. Injection
In the U.S. there are two options available for typhoid fever vaccination. Typhim Vi is the injectable version and Vivotif is the pill...
Away Clinic
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Falsified Data and Error in Andrew Wakefield's 1998 (Retracted) Vaccine-Autism Study
In addition to being full of undisclosed conflicts of interest and unreasonably invasive and traumatizing for the autistic kids studied,...
Aaron Charlton, PhD
Oct 23, 20233 min read


Twelve Autistic Children Went through Hell to Be Part of Andrew Wakefield's Retracted 1998 Study
This is part 2 of a series of blog posts about Andrew Wakefield's 1998 Lancet paper (now retracted), which turned out to be a hoax. The...
Aaron Charlton, PhD
Oct 9, 20234 min read


Andrew Wakefield's Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest
This is Part 1 of a series looking at the Andrew Wakefield "MMR vaccine-autism" hoax 25 years after it was published in the Lancet, one...
Aaron Charlton, PhD
Oct 3, 20233 min read


Why has it taken so long to develop a malaria vaccine?
In the U.S. there is currently no malaria vaccine available for people who are planning to travel abroad. There are, however, preventive...
Away Clinic
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Why there's no malaria in the United States
How is there malaria in South America and Africa, but not in the United States? Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, usually in more...
Away Clinic
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Malaria Medications (what to ask for & what to avoid)
Many places in South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia are at high risk for malaria. Like yellow fever, malaria also comes from...
Away Clinic
Sep 7, 20232 min read


A guide for soon-to-be Latter-day Saint missionaries in Arizona
Pre-mission health checklist Click each arrow to see more information. Recommended vendors for missionary preparation in Arizona
Away Clinic
Aug 21, 20231 min read


Ten travel tips for traveling to a developing country from a Scottsdale travel clinic
Traveling to a developing country can be a rewarding and eye-opening experience, but it also requires some additional preparation and...
Away Clinic
Aug 11, 20232 min read


What to do if you get sick while traveling abroad
It is unfortunately very common for U.S. travelers to get sick when they go abroad. Even if you stop by our Scottsdale travel clinic and...
Away Clinic
Aug 11, 20232 min read


What if I decide to travel abroad but I can't find my vaccine records?
If you are an adult who may need some shots to go overseas but can't find your vaccine records there is a good chance that it won't have...
Away Clinic
Jul 27, 20232 min read


What happens if you try to travel to Africa without getting the yellow fever shot first?
Dreaming of an African adventure? Africa offers a treasure trove of diverse cultures, landscapes, and experiences that beckon travelers...
Away Clinic
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Five steps to avoid mosquito-spread disease while visiting Brazil
Welcome to Brazil - the land of vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and an array of breathtaking experiences! Whether you're planning...
Away Clinic
Jul 19, 20233 min read
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