How can I protect my health when I travel?
If
you have any food allergies, learn the names of those foods in the
languages used in the countries you'll be visiting. This way you'll be
better equipped to stay on the look out for them.
Find out what
types of diseases are common to the area you'll be visiting and take
actions to prevent your exposure to those diseases.
Find out what
types of vaccinations you will need to enter the country, there may
also be medications you'll need to take before, during and even after
your trip. Get your vaccinations early in case you have a reaction and
need some recovery time.
You should consider a dental appointment if you haven't had a check up in a while.
Be careful what you eat and drink.
Carry complete health information with you on your trip.
How can I protect myself from travelers diarrhea while traveling abroad?
- When you are traveling abroad, don't forget that drinking another country's water can be dangerous.
- Stick with bottled or boiled water and carbonated soft drinks.
- Remember that the ice in your drink turns into water, so order them with out ice.
- Wipe off the tops of cans before you drink from them, or better yet, bring some straws to use for drinking.
- Avoid raw foods, as they can also be a good way to get sick.
- Only shut when you are in the shower, even an accidental spray can get you sick.
