Citation

Berger SA, Giladi M, Shapira I. Harefuah 1994; 126(7): 410-2, 427.

Affiliation

Travel Advisory Clinic, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Israel Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8200591

Abstract

Following army service young Israelis often travel to remote third world regions for prolonged periods. During such tours, they are exposed to a variety of medical problems, including infections, environmental diseases, political violence and inability to obtain proper medical care. From May 1991 to Nov. 1992, 1,969 travelers aged 20-25 years old, and 926 older than 25, were given medical advice, vaccines and medications prior to travel. A clinic specializing in "emporiatrics" has been established to deal with pre- and post-travel medical problems associated with tourism.

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