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The Ernesto Alvarez Foundation's primary focus when it comes to travel is safety. Which is why we are taking the time to educate the public on the potential health risks of traveling to the mission field. "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor" (Proverbs 3: 14, 16). When traveling to the mission field, one thing for certain is that one must be mindful of malaria. Malaria is an infectious pandemic a.k.a. Plasmodium and is caused by parasites found in mosquitoes. Malaria infects red blood cells and its symptoms may include fever, chills, sweating, and frequent body aches. The areas where malaria can be found are (but not limited to) Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and the Carribbean. Doxycline Hyclate is just one of many prescription drugs available or treating malaria. See your doctor to find out which medication is right for you. |
In third world countries, infections can easily be found in contaminated food, water, airborne pathogens, or through contact from other people. At The Ernesto Alvarez Foundation, it is our desire that "you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well" (3 John 1:2). Some countries require vaccinations prior to entry. We recommend that all travelers maintain up-to-date vaccination records prior to departure. For more information on travel safety visit www.cdc.gov. |
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Typhoid fever is an infectious disease caused by Salmonella Thyhi, which only lives inside of humans. Most people who contract thyphoid fever usually start off with a headache, then escalates to fevers with temperatures up to 104°F (40°C). Other symptoms include moderate to severe stomach aches. Typhoid fever usually spreads by ingesting contaminated food and water. As a safety tip, it is recommended that travelers wash his/her hands thoroughly before and after handling food, tending sick people, and touching live animals. Additional safety precautions include boiling water to kill off any potential bacterial living in the water. Potential thyphoid fever risk areas include (but are not limited to) Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and the Carribbean. Antibiotics may be prescribed by doctors for patients with typhoid fever. ONLY YOU can exercise precaution. "We ought therefore to show hospitality to such men so that we may work together for the truth" (3 John 1:8). |
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