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A Mini-Guide to Chickenpox Infection

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Anp Pharma Chickenpox, also called varicella, is nothing new to us. It's one of the common diseases that we all have come across. The chickenpox is characterised by the itchy red blisters which appear all over the body. A varicella virus causes this condition. It often affects children and sometimes adults too. It’s rare to have the infection more than once. Since the vaccine for chickenpox was discovered in 1984, such rare cases have declined further. What are the symptoms of chickenpox? The most common symptom of chickenpox is itchy rash. The infection will have to be in your body for around 7 to 21 days before the rash, and other symptoms develop gradually. You start to be contagious to the people around you up to 48 hours before the skin rash begins to occur. The other symptoms may last for few days and include: ●      Fever ●      Loss of appetite ●      Headache 1 or 2 days after you experience these symptoms; the classic rash will start to develop. This

What are the Benefits of Travel Health Insurance ?

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Travel Health When individuals or families make a trip, they make preparations to ensure that their tour will be safe and fun. If they are travelling abroad, vacationers obtain passports, visas and immunisations. They also offer some time to study about the place they are visiting. An essential aspect of this preparation process is securing travel health insurance. This insurance helps travellers if some unexpected illness or injury occurs on vacation. Entry Requirement Some countries need tourist to carry accident or travel insurance. You must present proof of insurance at the nearest embassy or consulate before leaving. Countries that need insurance include Germany, France, Greece, Iceland and Spain. The State Department website updates a list of countries that need insurance; these countries comprise those enduring infectious disease breakouts like yellow fever. Guarantee of Payment Many hotels in the foreign countries may not treat you or discharge you from the ho

Did You Know The Popular Types of Stretchers?

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Anp Pharma A stretcher or litter is an apparatus used for moving patients who require medical care. Two or more people must carry a basic type (cot or bedding). A wheeled stretcher (known as a gurney or cart) is usually equipped with variable height frames, wheels, skids or tracks.             The stretchers are essentially used in acute out-of-hospital care conditions by emergency medical services (EMS), military, and search and rescue staff. In history, an early stretcher, likely made of wicker over a frame, appears in a manuscript from c.1380. Simple stretchers were much common with militaries right through the middle of the 20th century. In this blog, we will learn about different type of stretchers. Simple Stretcher: Simple stretchers are the most basic type. They are lightweight and portable. They are made of canvas or other synthetic material. They are structured as suspended between two poles or tubular aluminium frame. Many are stored as the disaster supplies a