New vaccines fight hepatitis, typhoid Travelers will notice increased effectiveness and fewer side effects

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: January 11, 1998| Author: GERRY VOLGENAU | Copyright information

Travelers tip: Yellow is not attractive when it's your eye color.

Doctors call it jaundice. It's caused by hepatitis. The most common form is Type A, which comes from eating bad food, particularly in tropical countries.

So pay heed if you're planning a winter venture to hot beaches with cool rum drinks. The good news is: New vaccines are out not only for hepatitis A, but also for typhoid. These new vaccines are more effective, have fewer side effects and last longer, says travel...

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