Introduction
Each year millions of Americans travel abroad, and those who don’t usually take some sort of family vacation within the United States. Unfortunately, when people hit the road, the road sometimes hits back.
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, nothing can spoil a trip faster than injury or illness. According to the National Institutes of Health, that’s exactly what happens to one out of three travelers. Some problems, like sunburn, jet lag, motion sickness, and tired feet, are minor. Others, like the flu, malaria, yellow fever, or traveler’s diarrhea. can be life-threatening.
With some advance planning, almost all of these medical problems can be avoided, however. This chapter will help you plan safer, more enjoyable trips.
