Tips to Avoid Getting Sea Sick

No one wants to spend their vacation in bed or ministering to a queasy child (or partner!) while you could be having fun. Take this advice from Mark Wise, M.D. author of The Travel Doctor: Your Guide to Staying Healthy While You Travel, to make sure your trip will be smooth sailing.
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Make sure routine vaccinations such as DPT (diphtheria-poliotetanus) are up-to-date. Also, depending on your ship's destination, other vaccines may be necessary to keep your family safe. Some countries in the Caribbean, for example, may require a yellow-fever vaccination. You'll be sent information beforehand, so read the packet carefully.

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