I will be returning briefly to the US after 6 months abroad and I would like to partake in some of that wonderful US healthcare before I head back abroad. I have a couple of questions. [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on Feb 18, 2009 - 13 answers

I might be going to Vancouver, BC tomorrow. I would like to purchase some Tylenol with codeine pills (222s) while there, but I am not sure how it all works. Help! [more inside]
posted by karizma on Feb 15, 2009 - 20 answers

My friend is going on a 2-week vacation in the Netherlands starting tomorrow night. Her brother did something to his knee a couple of days ago and they're worried that it'll need more medical attention later. What's medical care like for tourists in the Netherlands? [more inside]
posted by rivenwanderer on May 30, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm traveling to china in a few weeks, for a few weeks. We're going from Beijing to several outer areas, staying in hostels, figuring things out as we go. What do we need to be prepared for? [more inside]
posted by pithy comment on Jun 25, 2007 - 20 answers

What sort of paperwork/license/whatever do you need to transport prescription drugs internationally? [more inside]
posted by quadrinary on Jun 5, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm looking for quality information about medicine, life in Third World countries, Doctors Without Borders and similar organizations, travel, expat experiences, etc. [more inside]
posted by snoogles on Apr 22, 2007 - 8 answers

I'll be travelling soon in east Africa, and I'm trying to figure out which anti-malarial medication is "best" (based on effectiveness, side-effects, etc). Anyone have experience or suggestions? Also, I'm curious about some of the new clothes I've seen (i.e. BuzzOff from Ex Officio) that are impregnated with permethrin...are these worth the money?
posted by abingham on Apr 7, 2005 - 30 answers