Tag Archives: travel

Portable Electrolytes for Home and Away

Posted on February 15, 2017 by L. M. Asta

Oral rehydration salts store well and are easy to carry for travel. Kids (and adults) get stomach viruses, and having these at hand to mix with water make giving clear fluids quick and easy. Lots of manufacturers market and sell … Continue reading →

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Vacations and Zika

Posted on January 24, 2017 by L. M. Asta

From CDC, new information here.

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Zika Virus

Posted on January 28, 2016 by L. M. Asta

The CDC has issued travel advisories for couples planning on starting or adding to their families and for pregnant women. The Zika virus has been linked to infections and birth defects. Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant should … Continue reading →

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Resurge: Quy Nhon 2014

Posted on April 2, 2014 by L. M. Asta

I am leaving for Vietnam Saturday April 5th to work with ReSurge in Quy Nhon. I will be back in the office Monday April 21st. It’s been a little more than a year since my volunteer trip to Phan Rang … Continue reading →

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Traveling with Children Outside the USA

Posted on October 10, 2011 by L. M. Asta

Advising families about traveling with children, I’ve learned lots of things. It’s important to prepare  months in advance before you travel outside the United States. I always start at http://www.cdc.gov/travel to review specifics about traveling to different countries. Being up … Continue reading →

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