Nobody loves getting shot, but a needle prick and a vaccination fee are a small price to pay for the assurance that you won’t come down with the disease the shot prevents.
Hepatitis A is one of the most common vaccine-preventable infections that make travelers sick, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The virus is found in contaminated water in most developing countries of the world. From no symptoms to a severe, disabling disease, Hepatitis A is worth a two-dose shot to avoid it. Best of all, the vaccination is good for the rest of your life.
The mosquito is responsible for more suffering than any other organism on earth, with several million deaths attributed to mosquito-borne disease every year. Yellow fever, malaria, dengue, and West Nile virus are a few of the many diseases delivered to the human body by this common insect.
Medication is available to prevent most diseases carried by mosquitoes, but common-sense defense such as insect repellent and appropriate clothing and screening are vital in countries with an active population of infected mosquitoes.
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