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Individual countries have their own standards of accessibility for disabled travelers. Some countries have nondiscrimination laws that help travelers with disabilities, but not all do. If you have a disability it is to look through your planned destination and make some phone calls in advance to be sure everything you need will be accessible, for a safe and enjoyable trip – if you have a travel agent that is a good place to ask for this information to be researched. Travelers with disabilities should review the Department of Transportation pamphlets New Horizons for the Air Traveler with a Disability and Plane Talk: Facts for Passengers with Disabilities .

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Worldwide, rabies is more common in children than adults. In addition to the potential for increased contact with animals, children are also more likely to be bitten on the head or neck, leading to more severe injuries. They are also less likely to report a bite. Children and their families should be counseled to avoid all stray or unfamiliar animals and to inform adults of any contact or bites. Animal exposure abroad is not limited to rural areas, since stray dogs are common in many urban areas. Children may approach or be unable to avoid animals. Mammal-associated injuries should be washed thoroughly with water and soap, and the child should be evaluated promptly for the need for rabies shots.

Being bitten by an insect is always an issue that can cause problems especially when you are traveling in areas where you don’t know the bugs to look out for. So, to reduce the possibility of being bitten by insects that can transmit disease such as malaria, dengue, and tickborne encephalitis (TBE), here is a list of precautions that can help prevent coming home and spending hours at an infectious disease doctor trying to figure out what the large growing red rash is you have

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Knowing how infectious diseases spread will help protect you from getting sick while traveling and decrease the likelihood that you will spread illness to other travelers. Two main types of illnesses that you may be able to spread easily to another person are respiratory illnesses (those that affect your breathing) and foodborne illnesses (those spread by eating, drinking, or putting something in your mouth that has been contaminated).

If your immune system is weakened from a disease such as certain cancers, or from chemotherapy, there may be added risks related to travel, you need to discuss any travel with your doctor. Even if you can travel, you may or may not be able to have certain vaccines or take medications that are normally recommended for your destination or they may not be as effective so you should check on that. If you do get sick while traveling, your illness may be more severe or you may have added complications to your existing condition.