What You Should Know About 

TRAVEL  HEALTH
 

So, you're going away on holiday?

That is good ! Everyone needs a break every now and then , and it is good to go away for a while , to relax and enjoy yourself.  A little preparation before you leave for your trip and some simple precautions taken while you are overseas can ensure that you remain healthy during your trip , and this can go a long way to make your trip a pleasant and restful one.

 
What are some of the possible health problems I can encounter?

Some of the common medical problems that can ruin your trip include

 

 
Getting Ready for your Trip

Plan ahead. Do visit your family doctor who can advise you on the vaccination required and special health concerns in those places you are visiting. It is best to see you doctor at least 4-6 weeks before the trip itself because some vaccines may take 2-3 weeks to provide full protection. 

 
Prepare a Travelling Medical Kit

Your doctor can help you put together a Travelling Medical Kit. Depending on your needs and your travel plans, he can recommend some medicines to bring along in case of headaches and pain, diarrhoea , vomiting and giddiness.

The following items are also useful to bring along::

Small pair of scissors 
Tweezers or forceps 
Thermometer 
Gauze 
safety pins 
Adhesive tape 
Cotton swabs 
Band-Aid’s (a variety of sizes) 
Don't forget Insect Repellent and Sunblock lotion if you are going to spend a lot of time outdoors