Taking a trip to see family is one of the most popular reasons to visit another country. It’s so common that there’s even an acronym for these travelers: VFR’s.
You may not recognize the acronym, but it stands for Visiting Friends and Relatives. These frequent travelers might be heading back to their native country or just spending time with relatives that live far away.
What these travelers might not know is that they pose a much higher risk at catching a disease.
This coming winter millions of athletes, sports fans, and tourists from around the world descend upon Pyeongchang, South Korea, host of the 2018 Winter Olympics. From culture exchange to epic athletic flare, there will be plenty for travelers to do.
But, when traveling abroad the risk of becoming ill or hurt rises. Here are some ways to stay health and safe during the upcoming Olympic Games.
It never hurts to make a list of things you need to do before you travel to South Korea. Make sure you include key items like vaccinations, travel plans and backup plans.
Summer is gone and the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea are just around the corner.
While organizers of these Olympics hope to avoid the health risk of the Summer Olympics in Rio, there are still some concerns when traveling to South Korea. Those traveling to the north Asian winter destination should brush up on some handy health tips to stay safe.
You may have heard the phrase “herd immunity” when told why vaccinations are important. Not only does the method help those that are vaccinated, but can also keep diseases away from people without immunizations. The concept of herd immunity can be the best solution to prevent disease outbreaks.
But, what is it?
Herd immunity is the concept of protecting an entire community against a disease. This is done when the vast majority of the community is immune to a pathogen. As a result, the chance of a disease outbreak in the area decreases dramatically.
Every day, Michelle Reesman, RN (Executive Director – Passport Health Colorado) and Linda Leisegang, RN, BSN (Travel Nurse Specialist – Passport Health Colorado) meet with Passport Health clients. The nurses provide important pre-travel medical advice, immunizations and other preventive care.
This year, they decided to use their experience and provide urgently needed medical care. They wanted to help residents of one of the smallest and poorest countries in the world: Suriname.
The opportunity was not far out of reach thanks to Newmont Mining Corporation’s commitment to support Project C.U.R.E. The project provides medical supplies, equipment and services to developing countries.
