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IAMAT How to prepare for your trip and stay well abroad

The goal of travel health is to protect the health of travellers and the communities they visit. It’s all about awareness and prevention. Travel health is focused … See more

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IAMAT Travel and sexual health

WEBSTIs and travel health insurance . Standard travel health insurance policies do not provide coverage for expenses related to treatment of STIs. Your travel health insurance exists …

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IAMAT Travel Health Insurance 101

WEBTravel health plan: Also known as a travel medical plan. These stand-alone policies only cover you for medical emergencies abroad and usually cost a few dollars per day. …

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Healthy Travel: a pocket guide for seniors IAMAT

WEBHealthy Travel was published in collaboration with the South African Society of Travel Medicine (SASTM). Book details, the table of contents, and a sample can be found here. …

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IAMAT Ecotourism and health risks

WEBActual health risks of travel depend on a variety of factors. These include where you are going, time of year, how long you are staying, your planned activities, and your pre …

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IAMAT Travel and Depression

WEBTravel and Depression. Everyone has mood changes. However, a very low emotional state (depression) and extremely elevated mood swings (as occurs in bipolar disorder) affect …

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4 things to know about travel and mental health IAMAT

WEBThis week, we’re honouring Mental Health Week in Canada and Mental Health Month in the USA. We’ve compiled a list of four things everyone should know about travel and …

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IAMAT General Resources

WEBWelcome to IAMAT's Resource Centre! Here you'll find general travel health advice to help you stay well on your trip. Check out our most popular publications in Featured …

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IAMAT Travel Health Insurance Medical Stability

WEBThe majority of travel health insurance plans exclude injuries resulting from alcohol consumption. Some plans do cover injuries related to alcohol use but you cannot exceed …

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IAMAT The Older Traveller

WEBOrder the book. Please contact us to order your copy of The Older Traveller. Prices include shipping and handling. Canada - $20.00 (CAD) USA - $16.00 (USD) International - …

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IAMAT What to expect at your travel clinic appointment

WEBMany travel clinics use travel health information databases to identify local health risks, such as Rabies, Malaria, Dengue, Zika Virus, and other infectious diseases. Based on …

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What you need to know about travelling with medications

WEBA letter from your doctor that includes details of the medication (including its generic and brand name, and dosage), any required medical supplies, and the condition being …

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Medical Travel, Travel Medicine, What’s The Difference

WEBMedical travel (also known as medical tourism, global healthcare, and health tourism), involves patients who seek health care abroad for a variety of reasons, including the …

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IAMAT Travel Stress

WEBDifficulty concentrating or thinking clearly. Irritability. Fatigue. Dizziness or nausea. Rapid heart rate. Headaches or muscle tension. Shortness of breath. Travel stress can trigger …

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IAMAT How to travel with a heart condition

WEBHere’s the good news: International travel is both possible and enjoyable if your heart condition is stable. As long as your condition is well-managed and your doctor clears …

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Air pollution and travel: How to stay safe and reduce your impact

WEBFor your next trip, consider the following as ways you can reduce your footprint: Travelling modes: If you have the means to, take a train, bus, or a car to your …

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IAMAT Guide to Travel Health Insurance

WEBGuide to Travel Health Insurance Choose well. It's a noisy and complicated travel insurance marketplace out there. There are so many competing vacation packages and travel …

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IAMAT Travel Health Insurance Mental Disorders

WEBThe majority of travel health insurance plans exclude injuries resulting from alcohol consumption. Some plans do cover injuries related to alcohol use but you cannot exceed …

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