Preparing children for travel to tropical and developing regions.
Visiting a grandparent for a first time, exploring the ruins of an ancient civilization in a distant country, or river rafting through a tropical jungle are all moments that are never forgotten. Illness, visits to the doctor, and disability should not be a part of these experiences. Diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, travelers' diarrhea, and hepatitis A are preventable. Through the use of vaccines, prophylactic medications, and disease-prevention education, clinicians may help ensure their pediatric patients have enjoyable and rewarding travel experiences.
Christenson
John C
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Center for International Adoption and Geographic Medicine, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Indiana University School of Medicine, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
D002648:Child; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D003906:Developing Countries; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000517:prevention & control; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control; D014195:Travel; D014329:Tropical Climate