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More and more apps are promising to help you catch some shut eye on the road. Some of us have enough trouble sleeping in our beds at home, let alone while traveling or changing time zones. There are those who drift off by instructing their Amazon…

More and more apps are promising to help you catch some shut eye on the road. Some of us have enough trouble sleeping in our beds at home, let alone while traveling or changing time zones. There are those who drift off by instructing their Amazon…

How likely is it that you will catch the flu on a fully packed airplane during flu season? According to a new study, not very likely. But a lot depends on who else is sitting in your row, and the row in front and in…

We have the hard to get Yellow Fever shot available at Boca Regional Urgent Care. There s a nationwide shortage and we can’t guarantee how long we will have it available so call now to make an appointment if you need the shot. If you…

By Kent Sepkowitz M.D. More than 150 passengers on a California cruise ship came down with norovirus, continuing a trend that happens every year. From a medical standpoint, it’s time to call it quits on cruises. As an infectious-disease specialist, I still surprise friends and…

(StatePoint) August, which is National Immunization Month, is a great reminder to keep your family up-to-date on important vaccines. With the kids headed back to school and the upcoming flu season ahead, everyone, young and old, should brush up on the facts about vaccines, say…

“U.S. clinicians should be aware of possible new vaccination requirements for patients planning travel for greater than four weeks to countries with ongoing poliovirus transmission. The May 5 WHO statement names 10 such countries, three designated as “exporting wild poliovirus” (Cameroon, Pakistan and Syria [Syrian…

Taking a vacation overseas for most people is an enjoyable, relaxing way to take a break from the worries and responsibilities of work and home. Sitting on the beach having a tropical drink or sightseeing in an exotic part of the globe can be a…

How it works Instead of text messaging back-and-forth with your friends to find out where they are, just tag them. It’s dead simple – confirm your current location, choose which friends to notify, and hit send. Attach videos, pictures, and messages to your tags to…

iTriage The number of U.S. malaria cases rose dramatically in 2011, highlighting the need for an increased number of travel medicine consultations, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The majority of the cases were “imported,” meaning that…