Millions upon millions of people, especially in Asia, Africa and parts of southern Europe, are completely or partly disabled by the so-called tropical diseases. Of these, malaria is the most important. Men in the armed services are protected from these diseases by vaccinations, medicines, and the vigilance of their health officers. But civilians are frequently careless or uninformed. If you are going to a tropical or semi-tropical country for a visit, a vacation, or a job, be sure to ask your doctor about the health hazards you may face, and follow his instructions exactly.
Travellers and new residents often fail to realize that there is a tremendous amount of tuberculosis in most tropical countries. It is extremely important to see that household and school contacts, especially of children, are checked for tuberculosis.
Remember, too, that maids and other domestic workers coming from tropical countries may bring diseases with them. This is another reason for a careful medical check-up of all intimate contacts in your home.
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