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■Moving a Publishing Business Abroad$700 fee for a same-week turnaround. At least 10 days beforedeparture, you will need to get four to six immunizations($50 to $200 per shot) at your regional Travel Clinic to avoida major health crisis. Some immunizations come in pills thathave to be taken months in advance, and others are to betaken after arrival.Simultaneously, get a full physical with MRI and X-rays inthe United States to avoid a physical in a urine-flooded, filthyforeign clinic upon arrival.The local pharmacy isn’t likely to have the drugs that you areused to, so pack the maximum supply of your allergy nasalspray, food poisoning drugs, DayQuil, NyQuil, and whateverelse you take somewhat frequently. If you have insurancecoverage in the United States for prescriptions, get themfilled before you go, as the overseas insurance plans mightnot cover drugs or nonemergency medical visits (note: communism= fewer social services). Two pairs of eyeglasses costme $1,000 in China, much more than they would have costin the United States.For flights with a layover of eight hours or more, book a restingroom at the airport, since you won’t be able to leave it.As always on long flights, it’s good to walk around the planeperiodically so your ankles won’t swell. Decreasing waterintake and elevating your feet above your head can help easeswelling, which can last for a month or more.The local pharmacy isn’t likely tohave the drugs that you are usedto, so pack the maximum supply.The major health concern is food poisoning (Salmonella andthe like). The bloody diarrhea can last for a month, and inserious cases the illness can damage the stomach and otherorgans. So, don’t oblige your host, and never eat out in developingcountries if you want to keep your digestive systemsafe. If you must eat out, avoid buffets or restaurants thatallow a group of people to eat from communal center-tableplates with their hands or chopsticks. And drink only boiledwater. Especially watch out for ice, which is made from tapwater. Ibuprofen and antibacterials help.Can’t Afford a Book Publicist?YouDoPR.com is the first fully automated,do-it-yourself, online book marketing service.• Access to updated media lists• Automated press release distribution service• Sample press releases, helpful articles• Discounted prices from various publishing vendors• Social network community including automatedFacebook and Twitter postingsMembership starts at $49 per month!Contact us today: admin@YouDoPR.com38 | IBPA Independent | February 2013