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Before Traveling, WMC Shares Simple Tips On How To Stay Healthy Abroad Before Traveling, WMC Shares Simple Tips On How To Stay Healthy Abroad
Before Traveling, WMC Shares Simple Tips On How To Stay Healthy Abroad “The first thing I tell people is to start thinking about potential health issues as soon as you book your flight,” said Dr. Rajiv Narula, MD, travel-medicine expert and internal medicine physician at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. “Most people look up restaurants or resorts, and only realize they need vaccinations at the last minute.” Consult a physician four to six weeks before departing; some vaccinations require multiple doses, spaced a few weeks apart. Describe your trip to your doctor -- what you’ll do, where you’ll stay -- and r…

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