Every Disney Fan Should Complete This Incredible Bucket List

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv77iLmVzH6HuwI2uxx800IbULhJs3I87HoPxjB35-4PRE-SKNarjFb51yKr_Qf_G9mhd9YixAn9mrS28yzO6c1MhAMaLrmIzHqQMtrMDyDobGcWeAD8mnfdip8TqOdBEI2G8LUKEzSX0/s1600/7c4ddc07de3b3d28399885939307d4f7bc09oxxxlarge2x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv77iLmVzH6HuwI2uxx800IbULhJs3I87HoPxjB35-4PRE-SKNarjFb51yKr_Qf_G9mhd9YixAn9mrS28yzO6c1MhAMaLrmIzHqQMtrMDyDobGcWeAD8mnfdip8TqOdBEI2G8LUKEzSX0/s1600/7c4ddc07de3b3d28399885939307d4f7bc09oxxxlarge2x.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSL5rl9sDYq2bq-4tRrSMLRmgE5pwj8u1yDntdiXXaIfGEOYoL2TBA7ipRvvtzWfSWX0DLqeNmm3QBWGZXzdjZC_bckeG8inewb9cJ8hHEdU_31QnQUf4qjUnMe2gyqzFOtAVA2mAJcd0/s1600/31edec5876f58ae78550892481fa2bb2cd31oxxxlarge2x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSL5rl9sDYq2bq-4tRrSMLRmgE5pwj8u1yDntdiXXaIfGEOYoL2TBA7ipRvvtzWfSWX0DLqeNmm3QBWGZXzdjZC_bckeG8inewb9cJ8hHEdU_31QnQUf4qjUnMe2gyqzFOtAVA2mAJcd0/s1600/31edec5876f58ae78550892481fa2bb2cd31oxxxlarge2x.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Every Disney Fan Should Complete This Incredible Bucket List Source: Flickr user averain </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Upon entering a Disney park, every visitor has their own personal to-do list: ride this attraction, meet that character, eat that treat. On top of everybody's list, however, is having fun! We put together a list of must-do Disney experiences that go beyond the ordinary agenda of theme park rides and cartoon films. And once you've completed them all, you can undoubtedly call yourself a Disney fan. Read on to see how many Disney undertakings you've got left to experience before you die. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1210719471368779413" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1210719471368779413" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1210719471368779413" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1210719471368779413" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1210719471368779413" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1210719471368779413" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; 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margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1210719471368779413" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1210719471368779413" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1210719471368779413" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1210719471368779413" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><b>Meet Mickey and Minnie:</b> Getting a hug and an autograph from the mice who started it all is an absolute must.<b>Watch the Broadway-style Aladdin musical:</b> This incredible production happens multiple times per day at the California Adventure Park in Anaheim, CA, so there's no excuse to miss it!<b>Pilot the Mark Twain Riverboat:</b> If you ask the captain of this attraction to steer, you'll get the opportunity to man the ship and take home a special certificate. Source: Flickr user bartworldv6 <b>Stay at one of the Disney hotels:</b> From Walt Disney World's beautiful Grand Floridian Hotel to the Disneyland Hotel in Paris, staying at one of these themed resort accommodations is something you've absolutely got to try.<b>See the real skull in Pirates of the Caribbean:</b> The original Disneyland's buccaneer-themed attraction features a real skull . . . now go find it!<b>Get an autograph from every princess:</b> You're bound to come across at least one princess during your time at a Disney park, so make it your goal to meet every lovely lady during your lifetime of visits. Source: Flickr user irulan_amy <b>Eat a Dole Whip in the Enchanted Tiki Room:</b> While many Disneyland-goers pass by the Enchanted Tiki Room attraction, you should pay it some special attention. As one of the oldest attractions in the park, the Tiki Room offers a glimpse at Disney years gone by . . . which is why you need to experience it.<b>Sit on Walt Disney's bench:</b> To truly connect with the Disney experience, you have to take a walk in Walt Disney's shoes. Take a seat on the very bench where he first envisioned Disneyland, and you'll be one step closer to true Disney fandom.<b>Dine with the characters:</b> Another must-have experience for any fan is to share a meal with the beloved characters from their favorite films. There are many character dining options for Disney guests, from restaurants in the parks to Disney Cruise dinners, so be sure to make those special reservations during your lifetime.<b>Wear a pair of Disney ears during a park visit:</b> Bonus points if they've got your name stitched into the back!<b>Experience a Disney holiday:</b> Disney never does anything halfway, so you can rest assured that any holiday spent on Disney property will be a magical experience. Make sure to spend a holiday at one of the resorts for an incredible Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year!<b>Finish an entire turkey leg:</b> The legendary turkey legs sold at Disney parks are massive, usually weighing in at over one pound, so it's no wonder that completing one is on this list!<b>Take a funny photo on Splash Mountain:</b> From celebrities to normal park guests, many people have staged hilarious photos for the Splash Mountain cameras. Join their ranks by coordinating your own! Source: Flickr user justzanna <b>Go "around the world" at Epcot:</b> You won't regret taking a day to explore Epcot's World Showcase, where you can learn more about the represented cultures in a fun, immersive way.<b>Try Disneybounding:</b> Not sure what Disneybounding is? It can be loosely described as character-influenced dressing. Check out these Disneybounding secrets from an unofficial Disney princess, who shares her favorite aspects of the hobby.<b>Attend the Flag Retreat ceremony:</b> This daily ceremony takes place during the afternoon in Main Street USA's Town Square and is an absolute pleasure to watch.<b>View the World of Color, Fantasmic!, fireworks, and Disney parade shows all in one day:</b> It's totally possible! Experiencing all of the shows at the California resort in one go is a worthwhile endeavor for any Disney fan.<b>Grab a slice at Pizza Planet:</b> Walt Disney World Orlando features a movie replica of the famous pizzeria in <b>Toy Story</b>, so any Disney Pixar enthusiast has to chow down at Pizza Planet at least once! Source: Flickr user lorenjavier <b>Get serenaded by the Dapper Dans:</b> If you've never taken the time to listen to Disney's famous a capella troupe, you're majorly missing out on the park experience.<b>Spin in the fastest teacup:</b> On Disneyland's Mad Tea Party ride, the plain purple teacup in the center of the attraction reportedly spins faster than all the others. Evaluate the validity of this legend for yourself by giving it a spin!<b>Ride the Main Street Trolley:</b> While the Main Street Trolley is a musical show, guests can also hitch a ride on the historic transit system. Try it out for yourself, and you'll have completed the Disney bucket list!What’s Your Reaction? Thanks for your reaction Don’t forget to share this with your friends! 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Reactions </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Disney-Bucket-List-35902628" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a></div>

Every Disney Fan Should Complete This Incredible Bucket List

Every Disney Fan Should Complete This Incredible Bucket List Source: Flickr user averain Upon entering a Disney park, every visito...

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Rabies and Risk to Travelers

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prevention of rabies in travelers is best accomplished by having a comprehensive strategy. Such a strategy consists of 1) avoiding animal bites; 2) knowing how to prevent rabies after a bite; and 3) being able to travel (even to another country) to wherever postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is available. To our knowledge, no traveler has died while trying to obtain PEP. The few travelers who have died of rabies received either no or inadequate PEP.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Travelers to rabies-enzootic countries should be warned about the risk of acquiring rabies and educated in animal bite-prevention strategies. Travelers should avoid feral animals, be aware of their surroundings so that they do not accidentally surprise a dog, and avoid contact with bats and other wildlife. A particular risk for a bite exposure is from monkeys who live near temples and other urban areas of Asia. Tourists to these sites should not carry any food on their person or in their backpack, purse, or other bag and should be careful not to approach or otherwise interact with monkeys. Casual exposure to cave air is not a concern, but visitors should be educated not to handle bats or other wildlife. Many bats have tiny teeth, and not all wounds may be apparent, compared with the lesions caused by carnivores. Any suspected or documented bite or scratch from a bat should be grounds for seeking PEP.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Children are at higher risk for rabies exposures because of their smaller stature, which makes extensive bites more likely; their curiosity and attraction to animals; and the possibility that they may not report a possible exposure. Although licks to fresh wounds or mucus membranes are a theoretical risk of acquiring rabies and PEP should be considered, there are no documented examples of rabies in travelers who were exposed in this manner.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For certain international travelers, preexposure rabies vaccine may be recommended, based on the prevalence of rabies in the country to be visited, the availability of appropriate antirabies biologics, intended activities, and duration of stay. A decision to receive preexposure rabies immunization may also be based on the likelihood of repeat travel to at-risk destinations or taking up residence in a high-risk destination. Preexposure vaccination may be recommended for veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, cavers, missionaries, and certain laboratory workers. Table 3-15 provides criteria for preexposure vaccination. Serology for rabies virus neutralizing antibodies is used as one gauge for revaccination considerations. Lists of US laboratories performing rabies serology may be found on the CDC website (www.cdc.gov/rabies).  Regardless of whether preexposure vaccine is administered, travelers going to areas with a high risk for rabies should be encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance (see Chapter 2, Travel Insurance, Travel Health Insurance, & Medical Evacuation Insurance).</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In the United States, preexposure vaccination consists of a series of 3 injections with human diploid cell rabies vaccine (HDCV) or purified chick embryo cell (PCEC) vaccine. The schedule for this series is given in Table 3-16. Travelers should receive all 3 preexposure immunizations before travel. If 3 doses of rabies vaccine cannot be completed before travel, the traveler should not start the series, as it would be problematic to plan PEP after a partial immunization series.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Preexposure vaccination does not eliminate the need for additional medical attention after a rabies exposure, but it simplifies PEP. Preexposure vaccination may also provide some degree of protection when there is an unrecognized exposure to rabies virus and when PEP might be delayed. Travelers who have completed a 3-dose preexposure rabies immunization series or have received full PEP are considered preimmunized and do not require routine boosters, except after a suspected rabies exposure. Periodic serum testing for rabies virus neutralizing antibody is not necessary in routine international travelers.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Any animal bite or scratch should be thoroughly cleaned with copious amounts of soap and water. This local care will substantially reduce the risk for rabies. Wounds that might require suturing should have the suturing delayed for a few days. If suturing is necessary to control bleeding or for functional or cosmetic reasons, rabies immune globulin (RIG), if indicated, should be administered into the wound before closing. The use of local anesthetic is not contraindicated in wound management.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In the event of a possible rabies exposure in someone who received preexposure rabies vaccination, 2 boosters of an acceptable rabies vaccine are given on days 0 and 3 after the exposure. The booster doses should be modern cell culture vaccines, but they do not have to be the same brand as the vaccine given in the original preexposure immunization series.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If preexposure rabies vaccination has not been given, PEP consists of injections of RIG (20 IU/kg) and a series of 4 injections of rabies vaccine over 14 days (or 5 doses over a 1-month period in immunosuppressed patients, Table 3-17). After wound cleansing, as much of the calculated amount of RIG (Table 3-17) as is anatomically feasible should be infiltrated around the wound, striving to put the RIG in the areas where the animal’s teeth and saliva have come in contact with the wound. The dose injected around the wound may be as small as 0.5 mL if the wound is small or on a finger. If the wounds are extensive, the calculated dose of RIG must not be exceeded. If the calculated dose is inadequate to inject all the wounds, the RIG should be diluted with normal saline to extend the number of wounds that can be injected. This is a particular issue in children, whose body weight may be small in relation to the size and number of wounds.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The remainder of the RIG dose, if any, should be injected intramuscularly. Care should be taken to guarantee that this remaining amount of RIG is deposited in a muscle and not injected subcutaneously, which may decrease its effectiveness. The remaining RIG can be given in the deltoid muscle, on the opposite side of the initial vaccine dose. The anterior thigh is an alternative site.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">RIG should not be given >7 days after the start of the PEP series. This 7-day period does not relate to the time of the bite exposure itself. Initiation of PEP, including RIG infiltration, should begin after a bite exposure, even if there has been a considerable delay between the exposure and the traveler presenting for evaluation.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Human RIG is manufactured by plasmapheresis of blood from hyperimmunized volunteers. The manufactured quantity of human RIG falls short of worldwide requirements, and it is not available in many developing countries. Equine RIG or purified fractions of equine RIG have been used effectively in some developing countries where human RIG might not be available. If necessary, such heterologous products are preferable to no RIG.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The incidence of adverse events after the use of modern equine-derived RIG is low (0.8%–6.0%), and most reactions are minor. However, such products are not evaluated by US standards or regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and their use cannot be recommended unequivocally. In addition, unpurified antirabies serum of equine origin might still be used in some countries where neither human nor equine RIG is available. The use of this antirabies serum is associated with higher rates of serious adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Different PEP schedules, alternative routes of administration, and other rabies vaccines besides HDCV and PCEC may be used abroad. Although not approved for sale in the United States, purified Vero cell rabies vaccine and purified chick embryo cell vaccine (manufactured abroad) are acceptable alternatives if available in a destination country. Assistance in managing complicated PEP scenarios may be obtained from experienced travel medicine professionals, health departments, and CDC.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rabies vaccine was once manufactured from viruses grown in animal brains, and some of these vaccines are still in use in developing countries. Typically, the brain-derived vaccines can be identified if the traveler is offered a large injection (5 mL) daily for approximately 14–21 days. The traveler should not accept these vaccines, but rather travel to where acceptable vaccines and RIG are available.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Travelers should be advised that they may experience local reactions after vaccination, such as pain, erythema, swelling, or itching at the injection site, or mild systemic reactions, such as headache, nausea, abdominal pain, muscle aches, and dizziness. Approximately 6% of people receiving booster vaccinations with HDCV may experience an immune complex–like reaction characterized by urticaria, pruritus, and malaise. The likelihood of these reactions may be less with PCEC. Once initiated, rabies PEP should not be interrupted or discontinued because of local or mild systemic reactions to rabies vaccine.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pregnancy is not a contraindication to PEP. In infants and children, the dose of HDCV or PCEC for preexposure or PEP is the same as that recommended for adults. The dose of RIG for PEP is based on body weight (Table 3-17).</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>CDC website:</b> www.cdc.gov/rabies</span></span></div> <br /> <a href="http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=6855" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a>

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

Some long-distance travelers are at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a large vein. Part of a clot may break off and travel to the lungs, causing a PE, which can be fatal.<br /> <b>Protect yourself by knowing your risk and taking steps to prevent DVT.</b><br /> Almost anyone can have DVT. People traveling for extended periods of time may be at increased risk for DVT because they have limited movement. The increased risk is usually associated with air travel, but DVT can also form during travel by bus, train, or car.<br /> Most people who develop travel-associated DVT have additional risk factors, including:<br /> A previous blood clotFamily history of blood clotsKnown clotting disorderRecent surgery or injuryUse of estrogen-containing birth control or hormone replacement therapyOlder ageObesityActive cancer (or undergoing chemotherapy)Limited mobility<br /> You can take steps to help prevent DVT. For long distance travelers, these steps include<br /> Getting up occasionally and walking around.Exercising your calf muscles and stretching your legs while you're sitting. Try these exercises next time you travel: Raising and lowering your heels while keeping your toes on the floor.Raising and lowering your toes while keeping your heels on the floor.Tightening and releasing your leg muscles.Selecting an aisle seat when possible.<br /> For long-distance travelers with additional risk factors for DVT, talk to your doctor about taking extra precautions such as<br /> Wearing properly fitted medical compression stockings.Taking medication before departure to prevent DVT.<br /> It is helpful to know the signs and symptoms in the event that you develop DVT or PE. If you have symptoms of DVT call a doctor right away. If you have symptoms of PE you should seek immediate medical care from a doctor or the emergency department. Early detection and treatment can prevent death or complications.<br /> Swelling, pain, or tenderness in the affected limb (usually the leg)Redness and increased warmth of the skin in the affected limbUnexplained shortness of breathFaster than normal heartbeatChest painCough (which may be bloody)Lightheadedness or fainting<br /> It is not possible to diagnose either condition without special tests that can be performed only by a doctor, such as an ultrasound, a CT scan, or an MRI. That is why it is important for you to seek medical care if you experience any of the symptoms of DVT or PE.<br /> DVT and PE are treatable, although a large PE can result in sudden death. Sometimes medicines and devices are used to dissolve the clot. Typically, medicines are taken for several weeks to months after the clot to prevent more clots from forming and give the body a chance to dissolve or heal existing clots.<br /> CDC is conducting research to learn more about risk factors and improve the diagnosis and treatment of DVT/PE by funding the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Centers Research and Prevention Network. In addition, CDC funds health promotion and wellness initiatives to provide people with information about how to prevent DVT and its complications. For example, the Clot Connect<br /> education and support program (www.clotconnect.org) receives some funding from CDC for an education website (for information on travel-associated clots see http://patientblog.clotconnect.org/2010/11/22/long-distance-travel-and-blood-clots). In collaboration with the Venous Disease Coalition (VDC), CDC has launched This is Serious, a national campaign to increase awareness and action around the prevention of DVT and PE among women. The campaign encourages women to be aware of DVT/PE symptoms, and to talk to their doctors about their risks.<br /> <a href="http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623473" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a>

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Some long-distance travelers are at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a...

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