Cystic fibrosis is a disease identified by the thick and sticky mucus a person creates. They have a difficult time clearing this mucus...

Yellow fever has a notorious history in Florida. Outbreaks devastated the state in the late 1800s, killing thousands before being...

Typhoid fever is a serious infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi, which can take weeks or months to...

Awareness of health risks is essential when planning international travel. One such risk is yellow fever, a disease often requiring...

Brazil has seen several outbreaks of yellow fever in recent years. In 2016, the country saw an unprecedented spread of the disease with...

Typhoid fever, caused by the Salmonella Typhi bacteria, sadly remains a persistent public health threat in many low and middle-income...

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...

In the U.S. there are two options available for typhoid fever vaccination. Typhim Vi is the injectable version and Vivotif is the pill...

In addition to being full of undisclosed conflicts of interest and unreasonably invasive and traumatizing for the autistic kids studied,...

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...

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...

In the U.S. there is currently no malaria vaccine available for people who are planning to travel abroad. There are, however, preventive...

How is there malaria in South America and Africa, but not in the United States? Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, usually in more...

Many places in South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia are at high risk for malaria. Like yellow fever, malaria also comes from...

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Traveling to a developing country can be a rewarding and eye-opening experience, but it also requires some additional preparation and...

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...

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...

Dreaming of an African adventure? Africa offers a treasure trove of diverse cultures, landscapes, and experiences that beckon travelers...

Welcome to Brazil - the land of vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and an array of breathtaking experiences! Whether you're planning...