Travelling to the Olympics – Here Are Some Health Risks to Prepare For

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Travelling to the Olympics Here Are Some Health
Risks to Prepare For

• If youre one of the 500,000 people planning on
  traveling to Rio de Janeiro this August for the
  Olympic and Paralympic games, there are some
  things you need to consider to ensure your trip
  is a safe and healthy one.

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Be Sure Youre Up-to-Date on All Your Vaccines

• Whenever travelling overseas, you should always
  make sure you are protected from the numerous
  infectious diseases you may come in contact with.
  
• Make an appointment with your doctor, or visit
  your local urgent care center, to get current on
  you regular vaccines for measles, mumps and
  rubella. Also, find out which vaccines are
  specifically recommended for Brazil.

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Be Sure Youre Up-to-Date on All Your Vaccines

• The CDC typically recommends those travelling to
  foreign destinations receive vaccines for
  Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Yellow Fever and malaria. 
• Should you decide to extend your stay and travel
  outside of Rio, you may require further
  vaccination. A doctor will be able to help you
  with this.
• Be aware some vaccines can take a few weeks to
  become effective so get your shots as soon as
  possible.

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Dont Take the Threat of the Zika Virus Lightly

• Youve no doubt heard the scary reports about
  the Zika virus, which has been linked to severe
  birth defects, neurological conditions, and even
  death. 
• The disease is spread through mosquito bites and
  the threat is very real if you will be traveling
  to Brazil. While there is no current vaccine for
  the Zika virus, prevention is possible when you
  focus on protecting yourself from mosquito bites.

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Dont Take the Threat of the Zika Virus Lightly

• Wear pants and long sleeves as well as mosquito
  repellant every day. Make sure the room youre
  staying in has properly-fitted window screens
  and, if possible, keep windows closed and the AC
  on.
• While these precautions may seem a hassle to
  some, they will not only protect you from the
  Zika virus but also from Dengue and Yellow Fever,
  which are also currently making the rounds is
  certain parts of Brazil.

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Dont Take the Threat of the Zika Virus Lightly

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