Here you will find the table of contents of
Philatelia Medica 214
and three reading samples
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READING SAMPLE 1
A well-stocked first-aid kit is essential to be prepared for minor ailments and emergencies when travelling. It helps to ensure the right care even when you are far from home. On the following pages you will find important tips and an overview of the recommended contents for your first-aid kit.
READING SAMPLE 2
In addition to infectious diseases such as diarrhoea, malaria or hepatitis, animal ‘souvenirs’ such as bedbugs, fleas or ticks can also pose a risk when travelling. Caution is advised, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Good hygiene, protective measures and suitable vaccinations help to minimise the risk. On the following pages you will find detailed information on typical travel diseases and tips against unwanted animal companions.
READING SAMPLE 3
Stamps featuring ophthalmologists are rare collector’s items and a highlight for philatelists in the medical field. Obtaining them often proved difficult, as such stamps were only issued in limited quantities and often sold out quickly. Collectors – especially in the former GDR – therefore had to be patient and creative in order to acquire these special stamps. On the following pages you can find out more about one such ‘collector’s story’.
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