International Travel: 10 Tips for a Healthy Trip
Here are some suggestions to help ensure you stay healthy when you travel to other countries.
- Plan your trip ahead. Have medical and dental check-ups before you leave.
- Be aware of local health risks.
- Find out which vaccinations you should get.
- See your doctor at least 6-8 weeks before you leave, especially if you need vaccination.
- Take along your regular medicines in their original containers.
- Ask your health care provider for extra prescriptions of your regular medication, in case your medication is lost or stolen, as well as the summary of your medical history.
- Take along a first-aid kit and familiarize yourself with how to use all the items included.
- Be aware of symptoms in case of local diseases.
- Consider purchasing a supplemental policy that covers any medical and transport costs abroad.
- Find out the phone numbers and addresses to contact in the case of emergency.