Are you getting the vaccines you need before going abroad?

(CNN)There’s cholera, which can give you explosive diarrhea, vomiting and leg cramps. Then there’s measles, which can give you a high fever, cough, runny nose and rash. Don’t forget yellow fever, which can come with chills, headache and nausea. Those are just a few of the illnesses, sometimes fatal, that pose a risk to international …

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Are you getting the vaccines you need before going abroad?

(CNN)There’s cholera, which can give you explosive diarrhea, vomiting and leg cramps. Then there’s measles, which can give you a high fever, cough, runny nose and rash. Don’t forget yellow fever, which can come with chills, headache and nausea. Those are just a few of the illnesses, sometimes fatal, that pose a risk to international …

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Pack bags, not flab: 5 ways to avoid weight gain on vacation

Whether it’s wine tasting in Italy or a backyard barbecue at your pal’s beach house, most summer getaways involve major food indulgences. Plus, many jetsetters adopt an all-bets-are-off mindset, allowing healthy eating habits to go totally out the window during travel. “A vacation eating attitude typically means indulging in the moment and worrying about the …

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