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prepaid phone card to call home before you leave. Our calling cards work
from virtually
every corner of the world. Jungle to jungle, you can call home
using an international origination prepaid phone card. After
you get your calling card, be sure and get your shots.More Information
for travelers
Meningococcal Meningitis
Acute bacterial infection
acquired through upper respiratory tract via inhalation of airborne
droplets, kissing or contact with objects that are freshly
soiled by an infected carrier's
nasal secretions. Carriers capable of disease transmission for about
6 months; characterized by rapid onset, fever, chills, weakness and
rash. Most common in children younger than 5 years of age.
Mumps
Contagious systemic disease exhibited by swollen
salivary glands. Common in school age children. Serious if
contracted as an adult. Can lead to hearing loss, meningitis or swollen
testicles.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Highly communicable bacterial
infection characterized by mild upper respiratory symptoms followed
by paroxysms or coughing. High fatality rate in infants. They have a hard time
eating, drinking or breathing. Pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or
death can occur.
Poliomyelitis
A viral disease spread through fecal-oral
or oral-oral (respiratory) contact. Paralysis can occur.More
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Pneumococcal Disease
Bacterial infection transmitted via
airborne droplets and direct contact from infected person. Can lead
to serious infections of lungs, blood and covering of brain.
Rubella
Mild infectious disease with generalized enlarged
lymph glands, rash, slight fever. Severe birth defects or death are
associated with congenital rubella.
Tetanus (Lockjaw)
An acute bacterial, often fatal
disease. Bacteria are found in human and animal feces, soil street dust,
skin surfaces and contaminated street drugs. Transmission occurs via
wounds, burn and punctures. There is no natural immunity.
Typhoid
A bacterial infection of the digestive tract
contracted by ingestion of contaminated food and water. The bacteria are
shed in feces for 6 weeks to 3 months after infection. Some persons
remain infectious as chronic carriers.More
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Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Highly contagious viral infection
spread person to person by sneezing, coughing or fluid from burst
blisters. Complications can be bacterial skin infections, pneumonia,
dehydration, encephalitis or hepatitis. Shingles can occur years
later.
Yellow Fever
Viral disease of the liver transmitted by
the bite of several species of mosquitoes. Symptoms can range from
flu-like syndromes to severe hepatitis and hemorrhagic fever.More
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