Traveling is such an exciting part of people’s lives. It touches them in ways that other things can’t. Experiencing new cultures, eating new foods, it all is a wonderful part of life. If you are planning on traveling, and you are on prescription medications, take care to organize your them, and assure that everything is Transportation Security Administration compliant. This will assure that your trip will run smoothly when it comes to traveling with medications. Below are some tips on how to organize medicine when traveling.

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When you mention the months of June and July, it tends to conjure up images of pools, the beach, and ice-cold drinks. But, not everyone wants to vacation where it is warm and sunny. Some people turn June and July on its head, seeking the snow and the cooler weather that it brings with it. So, where are some of the destinations that have snow during the summer months? Check out our guide below to learn where you can find and have your best snow day ever.

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In the warm seasons, mosquitoes are abundant. This means more itchy, red blotches may appear on your skin due to mosquito bites. But, do mosquitoes bite or sting people? The answer is neither. Mosquitoes stick a needle in your body and suck your blood out. This process is similar to how your blood sample is taken from your arm at a hospital. People refer to this action as a ‘bite’ because of how it feels.

Mosquitoes have to detect you first. They can sense sweat and carbon dioxide you breathe out from as far as 55 yards away (more than half the length of a football field). After they have detected you, they approach you and land on your body.

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Typhoid fever is an illness that is typically contracted through contaminated food or water. Salmonella Typhi is the bacteria that causes it. Typhoid is an illness that is not typically found in developed countries. More instances of it happen in underdeveloped countries. People in the United States who have typhoid, most of the time have contracted it while they were traveling.

Around the world, though, typhoid is a large global threat. Approximately 27 million people are affected. Children are at the greatest risk of contracting it and suffering serious complications from it. The disease itself has been found in various countries like South America, Southeast Asia, and India.

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When you are planning a vacation, you want to make sure that you have everything you need with you, suitcases, passports, toiletries, and most importantly, any prescription medications that you take. If some people miss their medication, it may not be a big deal. But, for others who have more serious conditions, a missed dose can be dangerous. Sometimes, traveling can present some obstacles when it comes to prescription medication, such as running out of your medicine.

The first thing that you should do is to make an appointment with your doctor to speak to them about your upcoming travel plans. They may be able to give you an extended prescription, perhaps a 60 or even a 90 day supply of it, depending on where you are going.

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