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Dengue fever, a fast-growing disease

Dengue fever is a global public health concern, and recently an alarming upsurge has been observed in Brazil. In January 2024, over 11,200 cases were reported in Rio de Janeiro, almost half the total for the previous year, highlighting the severity and extent of the epidemic. This situation is exacerbated by climatic factors such as […]

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I’m doing an internship abroad, what medical insurance is made for me?

Have you just landed your internship abroad? Don’t forget to take out international student health insurance that will cover you in case of health problems: accident or illness. Medical insurance is required when you go to do your internship in certain countries such as the United States especially if you are going on a J-1 […]

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How to eat well while traveling?

Whether it’s a vacation, a year of study abroad, or a trip abroad for work, our eating habits can dramatically change. For some, it is the door open to relaxation … It is all the more difficult as culinary habits vary considerably from continent to continent, from country to country … Here are some tips […]

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Vaccination before going abroad

Going abroad, on holiday or expatriation, is an adventure to be taken seriously. Indeed, there is a good chance that the country that welcomes you will have different sanitary conditions than you are used to! The health crisis with the Coronavirus outbreak has passed through and you will need to be vaccinated to travel to […]

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Student Insurance Canada and Quebec

You are going to study in Quebec and you need to take out student insurance. You have obtained all the necessary permissions: the CAQ, the study Permit for those leaving for a long time and you are ready.

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Swine Flu Epidemic: Precautions to Take

An outbreak of swine flu has been reported in Mexico and particularly in the capital, Mexico City and the state of San Luis Potosi north of Mexico City.This H1N1 type A influenza is transmitted according to today’s knowledge, by droplets in exhaled air, especially during sneezing, saliva or feces. The incubation period is one week. […]

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Limiting contamination of respiratory viruses

An international study has just shown that the simplest gestures were the most effective in fighting respiratory viruses (flu, colds… etc.) : Wash your hands regularly (more than 10 times a day) Put your hand in front of your mouth when you cough or sneeze Wearing a blouse Wear a mask (already less simple or […]

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You go abroad, what does Social Security cover?

You go abroad, will French social security cover you? Depending on your destination, length of stay, work situation and needs, the answer to this question varies widely and is often case-by-case. Nevertheless, it should be noted that France has bilateral agreements with certain countries and in particular with the countries of the European Union to […]

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Tips to beat jet lag

Jet lag is a disturbance in the body’s internal clock, linked to a sudden change in time zone. It dissuades some travelers from traveling far in order to avoid sleep disturbances, mood swings … Indeed, a large gap between time zones can seriously disturb our bodies. It is therefore essential to know how to deal […]

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