Travel Healthcare & Tips |
Posted: November 28, 2016 |
Are you aware of the fact that overseas travellers have nearly 50% risk of suffering from travel-related illnesses? While most of the travel-related issues are minor, some major serious illnesses are endemic in certain parts of the world. Gastrointestinal infection is one of the most common travel-related issues, which is caused by eating unhygienic food and drinking contaminated water. It is always safe to undergo medical check-up before you travel. All overseas travellers should take special precautions before, during and after travelling to protect themselves from illness. Here are a few important travel healthcare and tips: Be prepared for travel There a few vital things you can do before getting ready for a healthy holiday or trip. Undergo a health check-up to make sure you are perfectly healthy before travelling. Pack a first aid kit that includes enough of medicines and other medical products. Have a dental and vision check-up. More importantly, organise travel insurance in case of emergency hospitalisation. Tips for elders For elders, the risk of catching serious illness while travelling is more. It is important that they check with their doctor before travelling. Older people should undergo immunisations and get vaccinated against infectious diseases such as pneumonia and influenza. They should carry extra clothes and hats to protect themselves from cold weather. More importantly, elders should carry their regular medicines. Take care of what you eat and drink Gastrointestinal infection is a common travel-related illness usually picked up through contaminated foods and water. To prevent such infectious disease, make sure you drink boiled water, eat fresh fruits & vegetables, and eat well-cooked food. Avoid icy drinks, dairy products, shellfish and foods that are bought from street and hotels. Take great care when it comes to personal hygiene. Avoid insect bites when travelling Some of the serious infections such as dengue, malaria, yellow fever and Zika are caused by insect bites. There are effective vaccines and medicines to help you protect against such disease, but travellers are recommended to take extreme care to avoid mosquito bites. Use mosquito repellents and bed net, wear long-sleeve shirts, long pants, gloves and socks when outdoors. Try to stay indoors during dawn and dusk. Travel vaccinations You may consider a vaccination or medication to protect against chronic disease such as typhoid, malaria and hepatitis. Factually, a few countries advise travellers to undergo vaccinations for yellow fever. It is better to see a GP to know about vaccinations before travel. Vaccination usually depends on the medical history, age of a person, travel destination, accommodation, season, duration of stay, and mode of transportation.
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