TRAVEL HEALTHILY THIS SUMMER
We all know that when we travel overseas, the sanitation in some countries is far below what we expect in the UK, and that we SHOULD take precautions but sometimes forget to do so.
Before you go check with your GP if you require any jabs for the country you are visiting. Allow several weeks before you travel to enable the vaccination to get into your system.
Prepare yourself a first aid kit to pack in your case; Include anti-diarrhoea and rehydrating products, antihistamines to combat allergies and insect bites, a laxative, antiseptic cream for burns, grazes, antiseptic eye lotion, aspirin/paracetamol for pains, fever, HANGOVER, bandages and plasters, anti-mosquito product, sun block, condoms, scissors.
When you arrive at your destination, be aware that in some countries the drinking water is not safe so avoid drinking from the tap or using it for brushing teeth. You can boil the water and add water purification tablets.
In hot countries it can be best to avoid eating salads. Choose fruits that require peeling to avoid ingesting any germs. Avoid having ice placed into your drinks in the event it has been made from local tap water.
If you are travelling within the EU, ensure you have a European Health Insurance Card, as this will entitle you to state provided medical treatment in the country you are in for FREE. The card is also free to obtain. Get yourself good travel insurance too and finally........have a great and safe too.
We all know that when we travel overseas, the sanitation in some countries is far below what we expect in the UK, and that we SHOULD take precautions but sometimes forget to do so.
Before you go check with your GP if you require any jabs for the country you are visiting. Allow several weeks before you travel to enable the vaccination to get into your system.
Prepare yourself a first aid kit to pack in your case; Include anti-diarrhoea and rehydrating products, antihistamines to combat allergies and insect bites, a laxative, antiseptic cream for burns, grazes, antiseptic eye lotion, aspirin/paracetamol for pains, fever, HANGOVER, bandages and plasters, anti-mosquito product, sun block, condoms, scissors.
When you arrive at your destination, be aware that in some countries the drinking water is not safe so avoid drinking from the tap or using it for brushing teeth. You can boil the water and add water purification tablets.
In hot countries it can be best to avoid eating salads. Choose fruits that require peeling to avoid ingesting any germs. Avoid having ice placed into your drinks in the event it has been made from local tap water.
If you are travelling within the EU, ensure you have a European Health Insurance Card, as this will entitle you to state provided medical treatment in the country you are in for FREE. The card is also free to obtain. Get yourself good travel insurance too and finally........have a great and safe too.
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