Plague Is Back In The News

Plague ("The Black Death") is back in the news. This disease killed millions during the 6th, 14th, and 20th centuries. In the 14th century, it wiped out nearly half of Europe after killing millions in Asia. Is plague now back? Did it ever leave? How do you avoid it?

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By | 2024-08-20T09:48:03-04:00 November 17th, 2019|Disease, Outbreak, Travel Medicine|Comments Off on Plague Is Back In The News

Required Vaccinations: Get Them Before They Get You.

Understanding ahead of time when a shot is a required vaccination can save you from a travel nightmare. Your travel health professional can help!

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By | 2025-05-12T11:39:04-04:00 January 28th, 2019|Required Vaccinations, Travel Medicine, Vaccinations|Comments Off on Required Vaccinations: Get Them Before They Get You.

Should Overseas Travelers Get a Yellow Fever Vaccination? The Benefit vs. The Risk

Professor Martin Gore, a leading UK cancer scientist, died on January 10th, reportedly as a result of a Yellow Fever vaccination he had received.Unfortunately, all vaccinations may have life-threatening side effects. Severe allergic reactions/death can rarely occur after all shots. In our NYC travel vaccination clinic, we review these risks verbally and with VIS’s (Vaccine Information Statements).

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By | 2025-05-12T11:39:04-04:00 January 13th, 2019|Travel Medicine, Vaccinations|Comments Off on Should Overseas Travelers Get a Yellow Fever Vaccination? The Benefit vs. The Risk
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