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New (2008) Restrictions on Lithium Batteries in Baggage (USA) |
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Written by Mike Blyth
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Thursday, 21 February 2008 |
"Effective January 1, 2008, you may not pack spare lithium batteries in your checked baggage – that is, the baggage you give to the airline for handling. - Spare batteries are the batteries you carry separately from the devices they power. When batteries are installed in a device, they are not considered spare batteries.
- You may not pack a spare lithium battery in your checked baggage
- You may pack spare lithium batteries in carry-on baggage – see our spare battery tips and how-to sections to find out how to pack spare batteries safely!
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 26 April 2008 )
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Why is rabies vaccine recommended for travelers to Nigeria? |
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Written by Mike Blyth
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Thursday, 07 June 2007 |
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Rabies is definitely present in Nigeria, even in cities. There have been cases where pets have developed rabies in compounds where missionaries live, and even in the homes of missionaries. Someone who is exposed to rabies and has not been previously immunized is supposed to be given human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) immediately, along with 5 doses of rabies vaccine over one month. A previously immunized person only needs two booster doses and no HRIG. HRIG is pre-formed human antibodies to rabies that can go right to work against the rabies virus without waiting for the person to respond to a vaccine by producing his own antibodies. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 November 2007 )
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What about malaria and how to prevent it? |
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Written by Mike Blyth
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Monday, 09 April 2007 |
Malaria is a serious disease and, perhaps after traffic accidents, the biggest risk to travelers in West Africa. Before coming here, you should be familiar with malaria and how to prevent it. For starters, see Malaria Information for Travelers to Countries in West Africa published by the US Centers for Disease Control. This is the authoritative site as far as the US is concerned. Information given by physicians is not always in line with these guidelines, or may be misunderstood, so it's important to read the CDC guidelines and ask your doctor if there are points that need to be clarified.
See the Patient Information Page on malaria from JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 29 July 2007 )
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How long should I take malaria prophylaxis after leaving Nigeria? |
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Written by Mike Blyth
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Sunday, 01 April 2007 |
It is important to continue taking your malaria prophylaxis drug after you leave the area where malaria occurs, because the parasite may still be in your blood and could cause malaria weeks or months after you return home.
Recommendation from the US Centers of Disease Control: Travelers should be advised to start chemoprophylaxis before travel and to use prophylaxis continuously while in malaria-endemic areas and after leaving malaria areas - 4 weeks for doxycycline, or mefloquine
- 7 days for Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil) or primaquine
(CDC Yellow Book, Malaria)
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 20 November 2007 )
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What do you eat in Nigeria? One missionary's answer. |
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Written by Julie Parker
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Tuesday, 27 February 2007 |
We have been asked this question so many times, and as promised, I'll answer it here. Fortunately, because we both work very full time jobs, we have a sweet gal who comes to help us prepare food three mornings/week. Sarah bleaches all our fruits and vegetables [to kill germs, not to whiten the food! -- editor], keeps us stocked with homemade English muffins, tortillas, and other yummies. (She also spoils Jon with chocolate chip cookies. But since we are about out of chocolate chips—can't find them here—he'll be out of luck soon.) Jollof rice is our staple. It is made with stewed tomatoes, peppers, carrots, beans or peas, spices, a hint of lemon and rice, of course. Kinda like a cross between fried rice and Mexican rice. ... read more
 Women selling bushmeat. Notice the bush rat on the far right--looks mighty tasty. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 February 2007 )
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