The Travel Doctor - Dallas

Some countries have special medical requirements prior to allowing travelers to enter their country. You may need special proof of immunizations, or you may be immunized on the spot, sometimes in less than sterile conditions. If you are planning a trip outside the United States,you can determine if there are any special requirements, Visas or inoculations pertaining to your destination.

Americans often take for granted health care, pure water supply, and safe cities. That is often not the case in international locales. If you drink the local water, you may become very sick as your body is not immune to the parasites and organisms found in the local water supply. If you do get sick, the local doctors and hospital may not treat you unless you can pay up front in cash. In other large cities in South America, for example, criminals target local tourist areas, beaches and hotels. There are carjacking's, and sometimes wealthy travelers are kidnapped. Tourists relaxing on sunny beaches can encounter parasites that penetrate the skin of bare feet and other exposed body areas. Some diseases, like hepatitis or malaria, may be resistant to a cure long after your return home. These diseases may be a permanent souvenir that may affect your health and life span.

Taking kids with you? Did you know that Brazil requires that where only one parent, or guardian, is bringing children under 18 into the country, that parent or guardian must present written authorization by the absent parent (or parents). This authorization must be notarized, authenticated by the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate and then translated into Portuguese.

Starting to get the picture?

Order travel information reports for each of your destinations and learn what is needed to travel safely and confidently.

For $25, we will send you information on:

what diseases are prevalent in the destination country?
what insects can cause severe sickness?
whether the drinking water is safe from parasites or will cause diarrhea?
what medicines to bring along that can't be bought locally?
what areas of town are tourists targeted by local criminals?
if cash is needed to pay for local medical care?

Traveling Destination(s) and Your Cost:

The cost of an informative report from The Travel Doctor is $25 for the first country, and $15 for each additional countries.

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