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Health and Safety Measures |
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| No matter where you live, and no matter how great you think your immunity is, it’s important to note that upon traveling to a new country, you might be exposed to some factors or health situations you’re not very used to. The important thing is to make sure you take all the possible steps to ensure you’ll have a great trip without being hindered by unaccounted for afflictions. In order to do so, we advise you to follow our precautionary advice in the list below: |
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Before traveling to a specific country, pay your doctor a visit. Around a month and a half prior to your trip, make sure you get the vaccines you may need. If you have a medicine that you need to be taking at a certain time, and the country you’re traveling to is in a different time zone, ask your doctor how to best adjust to the new timing. If you’re going on a long trip, drop by your dentist for a checkup. |
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If you are taking a specific medicine, take enough of it to last you throughout your trip. Although many countries have most types of medication available, you should not take a risk when it comes to your health. To be extra safe, get a prescription from your doctor with the active ingredients and the reason you’re taking the medicine in order to be able to find an adequate replacement in case you run out and that same brand is not in stock. |
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In case of a certain medical condition, carry your medicine with you and wear medical bracelet at all times. |
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If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring along spares, as well as your prescription. |
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Keep a basic medical kit with you, especially if you’re going hiking, or out of an urban area. This is very useful in case of cuts, insect bites, colds, allergies, stomach and headaches, as well as diarrhea – which travelers sometimes contract the first few days upon visiting a new country. You might find insect repellent to be a lifesaver, keep some of that handy as well. |
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Drinking impure water could affect your health in many ways, so refrain from drinking tap water. You can purify the water by boiling it for 5 minutes or using water purification tablets (or both, if you’re very paranoid), but we’d advise you to buy sealed bottled water from local stores (aim for a brand you trust if possible). Make sure the food that you eat is properly washed, and if you’re in a country with poor hygiene standards, avoid seafood and undercooked meat. If you notice that some food looks like it’s been lying around for a while and is being reheated, avoid that as well. |
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Do not take dips in polluted water: rivers, seas, streams, etc… |
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Always practice safe sex - use condoms. |
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Finally, insurance is highly important, and we definitely recommend it Click here to get some travel insurance! |
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