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Health Issues
Health Issues
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Living the dream doesn't make you immune to illness and injury, unfortunately.
 
Tips to prepare for and handle medical issues from minor to major, including everyone's big question: how do you keep Band-Aids on?

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Road ID: ID for Boaters Too

Published on November 9, 2011; last updated on March 23, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you were sick or injured while ashore, would you have ID? And would that ID provide a way for first responders to contact someone on your boat? Or know what meds you take? Your medical conditions — or drug allergies? Road ID provides all this and more! [More] Road ID: ID for Boaters Too

Food Safety for Boaters 101

Published on April 18, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Food poisoning is never good, but it’s worse when you’re away from medical care. Learn the basics of food safety for cruisers. [More] Food Safety for Boaters 101

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