When heading to a different country we have a lot on the check list: get passport, pack, tickets, etc. But not many people add talk to doctor on that list. A new study shows that 44% of international travelers don't talk to their doctors or get health advice before they travel.

It is important to find out the health risks when traveling to a different country and also if certain shots are required. This risk came to light when George Clooney traveled to Sudan and contracted malaria for the second time.

To find out if there are any new health alerts while traveling visit the CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/travel.

For more information about travel health and for tips read here: http://www.leaderpost.com/health/Travelers+ignore+advice+shots+proper+meds+often+unpleasant+price/4397918/story.html