Are you going to Paris? Trekking in Nepal? Cruising the Caribbean? Yes, you want to go and to spend some time enjoying the wonderful weather, view and just have a rest from everyday routine.
Whether you tramp through the rain forest or bask on a love boat—travel presents new and different health concerns mostly unknown at home.
We do not want to set on you with our lectures just, please, keep in mind some facts – that will be useful for you.
Preparing before you go is the best way to stay healthy while you're traveling. See a doctor at least 6 weeks before you leave so that you'll have time for immunizations that may need to be done in advance. Check with your doctor to see if there are medications or extra precautions that you should take. For example, people who have heart failure may need to take shorter flights with more stops to avoid long periods of sitting or they may need to adjust their medications.
Before you go, research local sanitation and other conditions so that you can take appropriate measures while you are traveling:
- Is the water safe to drink?
- Do insects, such as mosquitoes or ticks, carry disease?
- Is there air pollution?
- Will the altitude make you sick?
- Is it safe to swim in pools, lakes, or the ocean?
- Could you get heat exhaustion, sun stroke, or a sunburn?
Basic precautions, such as drinking bottled water or using insect repellent, can prevent some illnesses, ranging from an inconvenient bout of diarrhea to life-threatening malaria.
Preparing for a journey takes planning and time. Proper planning is the best way to stay healthy during your trip. See a doctor at least 6 weeks before you go so that you'll have time for immunizations and other health precautions you may need to take in advance. There are several factors to consider in preparing for a trip.
Enjoy your trip.