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February 27, 2010 at 8:50 am · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, safe, travel, vacation
This tidbit is 4 travel alert for Mexico. Yep that’s right. Just before spring break! The US is renewing the travel alert for Mexico. This week, the State Department renewed its travel advisoryfor Mexico, singling out the states of Michoacan, Coahuila, Durango and Chihuahua, along the United States-Mexico border, as especially dangerous for United States travelers. .
That said, crime overall in Mexico is down from its late 1990s highs. But the perception of drug-related violence, combined with leftover fears of the H1N1 virus, has taken its toll on Mexico’s reputation as a safe travel destination. Tourism dropped 20 percent in 2009 from the previous year.
For more detailed information on staying safe in Mexico, please see the following
To read the complete alert you can go to,
Please if you have travel plans for spring break, stay extra safe, careful and have great adventure
Jaye
January 27, 2010 at 3:28 pm · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, safe, travel, vacation
This tidbit is 4 Travel Immunizations. Regardless of destination there are some shots every adult should have. While most people have these by school entry, some need boosters.
- Tetanus/Diphtheria, Td Vaccine before the Trip
This is a 10-year shot unless there has been a dirty injury or surgery where the injection was given. The shot prevents lockjaw. Diphtheria is given along with it. Noteworthy is the local reaction to this shot that can be extreme redness and swelling. This shot may be part of preventative care with much insurance so go where the insurance is accepted rather than private travel clinics.
- Hepatitis B Shots and Disease
Millions of Americans are estimated to be infected with this hepatitis infection that attacks the liver and causes cirrhosis, liver cancer and death. Infants and school age children are required to be vaccinated. Due to the infectious nature of this virus, adults who travel are recommended to be vaccinated if they have not done so. A series of three shots are given and considered to offer life long protection.
- Hepatitis A Immunization for Travel to Some Areas
This vaccine is also given to infants but most adults have not received it. It is recommended for travelers to rural areas or where sanitation is not sophisticated. Feces in contaminated water used to drink or cook food spread hepatitis A. While considered not as dangerous a virus as hep B it can be fatal for up to three out of every 1000 people exposed. Usually this vaccine is requested by the traveler and paid for although some insurance may pick up the tab.
- Typhoid Vaccine for Travel
Typhoid is a bacterial infection acquired in unclean conditions. The immunization is a shot or capsule and directions must be followed for efficacy that is estimated to be about 50% and last for up to seven years. This is usually not covered by insurance.
- Additional Selected Vaccines for Travel Areas
At this time there is no available vaccine for malaria, but there are pills to take prophylactic ally. No one drug is entirely protective against the disease. Protection is recommended against mosquito bites. Yellow fever too is a mosquito passed infection. There is a vaccine. Some countries require the meningococcal vaccine.
Some injections are considered part of preventative care, such as a tetanus booster. If insurance covers preventative care, it may cover the shot. Go where insurance is accepted and filed. Most travel clinics are private and may not file but the advantage is they carry every needed injection for travel. Certain health departments will provide vaccinations upon request at lowest cost. Many retail clinics and urgent care walk in clinics don’t require appointments and will file insurance but don’t carry vaccinations for more exotic locations.
Medicare may pay for some shots! Based on need. For example, Medicare will pay for annual influenza vaccines. Many shots are covered if ordered by a health care provider for those at intermediate or high risk for the associated disease, not necessarily through travel exposure but because of renal, cancer, lung, or blood diseases. Medicare pays for one pneumonia-lifetime vaccine. If a second were needed there would have to be a medical order for it. Part B will also cover hepatitis vaccines only with doctor’s order for necessity.
Care with food or water and unknown conditions is as important as vaccines. Vaccines are advised and helpful along with precautionary measures.
Please make sure that you do your research in plenty of time, as some vaccinations may need to be ordered. Also there may be restrictions on how far in advance you can get your shots.
Have a wonderful and safe adventure
Jaye
June 30, 2009 at 9:04 am · Filed under anxiety, car, dogs. cats, information, nervousness, pets, responsibility, safe, tidbits, travel, vacation
TIDBIT 4 TRAVELING WITH YOUR PETS
Dogs and cats this TIDBIT is for your owners.
- Tidbit 4 doing trips with your dogs and cats. I have gone many miles with my pets. If your pet is not a good traveler please get with your Vet before you leave and ask them about pet drugs. I know most of us prefer not to use them, but if it helps our pets it is worth it.
- Make sure that the health records are up to date, travel by air requires a health certificate which is different than just their records.
- If you are traveling by car try to book your pet friendly hotel in advance, there are a few hotels chains that are very pet friendly, Best Western being one of them.
- Do not forget to use any and all discounts, AAA, AARP, Sam’s Club, Costco, etc. The worst they can say is “I am sorry we do not offer a discount”. The link below is for Best Western and they have quite a few properties that accept pets!
- Please remember that you should stop about every one and a half to two hours for walks, not only for your pet but also for you. Road trips can be fun and enjoyable with your pets.
Please remember that our pets are not spoiled they are well loved.
Have a safe and wonderful trip
Jaye
June 20, 2009 at 1:28 pm · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, information, luggage, pets, safe, tidbits, travel, vacation
Tidbit 4 a Pet Carriers. Hi all I do have pet carriers available at this time. I do not have them on the products page yet. But I hope to have them on there soon.
Basic information on the pet carriers below . Please contact me by e-mail or leave a comment and I will get back with you
§ Durable quilted nylon construction
§ Airline approved, meets FAA requirements
§ Fits under cabin seat; strap fits over upright luggage handle
§ Washable faux lambskin liner
§ Adjustable shoulder strap
§ Mesh panels for ventilation
§ Front and top entry; inside leash ring
§ Weight capacity: up to 22 lbs
$10.99 + s&h Black
Thank-you so much 
Have a safe and wonderful trip
Jaye
