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Travel Medicine

This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on travel medicine and related issues, including malaria, traveler’s diarrhea, pretravel consultation, and travel immunizations. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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Overview
Nov 15, 2023 Common Intestinal Parasites   CME
May 01, 2021 In-flight Medical Emergencies
Nov 01, 2020 Accidental Hypothermia: Guidelines from the Wilderness Medical Society [Practice Guidelines]
May 01, 2020 Tickborne Diseases: Diagnosis and Management   PtEd
Dec 01, 2018 Practical Considerations of Caring for Patients Abroad During Short-Term Medical Trips [Curbside Consultation]
Apr 15, 2017 Zika Virus: Common Questions and Answers   Alg   Tool
Oct 01, 2016 Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases
Jul 01, 2014 Prevention and Treatment of Motion Sickness   PtEd
Jun 01, 2007 IDSA Releases Guidelines on Travel Medicine [Practice Guidelines]
Prevention
Mar 15, 2025 The Pretravel Consultation   CME
Sep 15, 2022 Malaria: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment   DDx
Oct 15, 2021 Medical Advice for Commercial Air Travel
Jul 01, 2004 Travel Immunizations   PtEd
Feb 01, 2004 Mefloquine for Preventing Malaria in Nonimmune Adult Travelers [Cochrane for Clinicians]
Activity-Specific Issues
Apr 15, 2020 Acute Altitude Illness: Updated Prevention and Treatment Guidelines from the Wilderness Medical Society [Practice Guidelines]
May 01, 2017 Recreational Waterborne Illnesses: Recognition, Treatment, and Prevention   Tool
Apr 01, 2016 Prevention and Treatment of Drowning   Alg   PtEd
Aug 15, 2011 Preventing Acute Mountain Sickness [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
Nov 01, 2010 Altitude Illness: Risk Factors, Prevention, Presentation, and Treatment   PtEd
Jun 15, 2005 Health Issues for Surfers   PtEd
Feb 15, 2004 Poisoning, Envenomation, and Trauma from Marine Creatures   PtEd
Apr 01, 2002 Venomous Snakebites in the United States: Management Review and Update   PtEd
Jun 01, 2001 Fishhook Removal
Jan 01, 1999 Snowboarding Injuries   PtEd
Patient Education, Self-Care
May 01, 2020 Ticks: How to Protect Yourself [Information from Your Family Doctor]
May 01, 2017 Waterborne Illnesses [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Oct 15, 2016 Tips for International Travel [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Apr 01, 2016 Preventing Drowning: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Jul 01, 2014 Prevention and Treatment of Motion Sickness   PtEd
Jul 01, 2014 Prevention and Treatment of Motion Sickness [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
May 15, 2012 Preventing Malaria During Travel [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
May 15, 2006 Health Tips for Air Travel [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
May 15, 2006 Jet Lag: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Jun 15, 2005 Safe Surfing [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Jun 01, 2005 Traveler's Diarrhea: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Jul 01, 2004 Travel Vaccines [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Feb 15, 2004 Sea Creature Injuries and Fish Poisoning [Information from Your Family Doctor]
Aug 01, 2003 Preventing Malaria When You Travel [Information from Your Family Doctor]
Jun 01, 2001 Medical Problems of Recreational Scuba Diving [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Treatment
Oct 15, 2015 Reducing Amputation Rates After Severe Frostbite [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
Dec 15, 2005 Rifaximin (Xifaxan) for Traveler's Diarrhea [STEPS]
Editorials and Letters
Jun 01, 2015 Advice for Protection Against Mosquitoes and Ticks [Editorials]
Mar 01, 2009 Medical Humanitarian Missions [Editorials]
Screening and Diagnosis
Oct 15, 2023 The Ill Returning Traveler   CME   Alg
Oct 15, 2013 Fever in Returning Travelers: A Case-Based Approach
Mar 15, 2010 The Generalized Rash: Part II. Diagnostic Approach

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