When traveling, be aware of the bugs and insects that you may encounter along your way. Here are several tips: (1) talk with your doctor about any vaccines that you need. TRICARE covers age-appropriate vaccines; (2) know your TRICARE benefit, which you can use while travelling. Keep in mind your rules for getting urgent care depend on your plan; (3) carry with you emergency telephone numbers. Contact the Military Health System (MHS) Nurse Advice Line for help 24/7; (4) get routine care covered by your benefit before you leave on your trip, and fill any prescriptions you may need; (5) keep you and your family safe from insect-transmitted diseases and parasites by reading these prevention tips.