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7 parasites you can pick up while traveling - Matador Network
Seasoned travelers know to get their travel vaccines up to date before departure and are aware that certain medications need to make it into their first-aid kits for a safe and healthy trip. But there might be one thing missing from their standard healthcare checklist: parasite protection. If you don’t take the time to research what parasites are festering in the local area you are traveling to, you might be setting yourself up for a traveler’s most unwanted souvenir. So, to make sure your travel plans don’t turn into a prolonged visit to the local hospital, check out these seven parasites that can be easily picked up and learn how to guard yourself against them.
Seasoned travelers know to get their travel vaccines up to date before departure and are aware that certain medications need to make it into their first-aid kits for a safe and healthy trip. But there might be one thing missing from their standard healthcare checklist: parasite protection. If you don’t take the time to research what parasites are festering in the local area you are traveling to, you might be setting yourself up for a traveler’s most unwanted souvenir. So, to make sure your travel plans don’t turn into a prolonged visit to the local hospital, check out these seven parasites that can be easily picked up and learn how to guard yourself against them.