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The story of how a lucky mutation led to the development of the yellow fever vaccine we use today
The seemingly unstoppable plague of yellow fever Before development of an effective yellow fever vaccine, yellow fever terrorized...

Away Clinic
Jan 16, 20234 min read


What are the pros and cons of vitamin IV therapy?
It's important to carefully evaluate the pros and cons of vitamin IV infusion in order to decide if it's right for you. There are several...

Away Clinic
Jan 13, 20232 min read


What is a Myers Cocktail and why is it so popular?
Composed of essential multivitamins and other nutrients, this cocktail is designed to help alleviate chronic symptoms, including ongoing...

Away Clinic
Jan 13, 20232 min read


What are the side effects of vitamin IV therapy?
Vitamin IV therapy has become quite a popular treatment over the last few years. Vitamin IV therapy involves using an IV drip line to...

Away Clinic
Jan 13, 20232 min read


Research shows mixed results about whether vitamin treatments are beneficial for sepsis patients
First of all, what is sepsis? Sepsis is a serious medical condition that occurs when the body's response to an infection causes...

Away Clinic
Jan 12, 20232 min read


Do IV treatments work?
Vitamin IV therapy is a medical treatment in which vitamins and other nutrients are administered directly into a person's bloodstream...

Away Clinic
Jan 12, 20233 min read


The Health Benefits of Running
Your New Years’ Resolution is to exercise more. Which sport are you going to pick up? Golf? Tennis? Running? Getting outside and getting...

Away Clinic
Jan 12, 20232 min read


Evaluating the potential for spread of Japanese encephalitis vaccine in Australia in 2023
In a still-active travel advisory that was put out by the CDC on 14 December 2022, the CDC discusses the Japanese encephalitis outbreak...

Away Clinic
Jan 11, 20231 min read


The CDC is warning travelers about a worldwide polio outbreak
While it hasn't been much of a problem in the U.S. for several decades, polio is making a comeback everywhere. Small pox is still the...

Away Clinic
Jan 11, 20231 min read


Why Travel Clinics don't Accept Insurance
At the last minute you find out you need a yellow fever vaccine for your trip to Africa. Where can you get a yellow fever shot? You...

Away Clinic
Jan 10, 20232 min read


Chia Seeds (the Ultimate Superfood)
You have seen coconut oil, veggie patties, energy bars, juice cleanses, and more. Some ‘healthy’ food choices are not quite what they...

Away Clinic
Jan 9, 20232 min read


What can I do about my headaches?
There are many possible causes of headaches. Some common causes include muscle tension, sinus issues, eyestrain, and dehydration....

Away Clinic
Jan 5, 20232 min read


The case for vaccines
One surprising thing that has come out of the Covid pandemic is a deep distrust of vaccines by a large swath of the public. Anti-vaccine...

Away Clinic
Jan 4, 20232 min read


International travel is back. Do you need to get vaccinated before you go?
PRESS RELEASE 1/4/2024 Covid restrictions have lifted all over the world during 2022. For many, this means a welcome return to global...

Away Clinic
Jan 4, 20232 min read


What is the “Blue Zones” diet?
The Blue Zones Diet is a dietary pattern that is based on the eating habits of people who live in the “blue zones,” or areas of the world...

Away Clinic
Jan 4, 20232 min read


What is the Weston A. Price (WAP) diet? And why is it so popular?
The Weston A. Price Diet, also known as the “WAP Diet” or the “traditional foods diet,” is a nutritional program that is based on the...

Away Clinic
Jan 4, 20233 min read


Is the Yellow Fever Vaccine Safe for Mature Adults?
Many retirees enjoy cruises to South America and Africa. One requirement for some of these cruise lines is to have a yellow fever vaccine...

Away Clinic
Jan 4, 20232 min read


2022 year-end update on the outbreak of yellow fever in Central Africa
The following chart from WHO actually shows 2021 and 2022 cases. There were 40 yellow fever deaths recorded in Africa during these two...

Away Clinic
Jan 3, 20232 min read


Diseases that there are no Vaccines for (in the United States)
Although there are plenty of vaccine-preventable diseases, you can’t forget about the diseases that do not have vaccines. Leptospirosis...

Away Clinic
Jan 2, 20232 min read


Answering your most common questions about the yellow fever virus
What is yellow fever and how is it transmitted? Yellow fever is a viral illness transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. It is...

Away Clinic
Dec 31, 20226 min read
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