International Travel
It is very important to know and learn about the countries
you are traveling to before hand, so you know what not to
do and what is good. Example, if you are traveling to countries
like, India and Nepal.
You need to know that India and Nepal are Hindu country
so most of the people do not eat beef due to their religion.
So, make sure you don’t order hamburger.:)
It is good to eat what the people eat in their countries
or at least try their food to make sure if you like it
or not before you actually go there. It is best to acquire
a taste for their national or everyday food that they
make, rather then ordering different foods than you are
used to. Because they would not know how to make the food
you ask for and it will be just a waste.
I found very useful information from this website http://familydoctor.org/311.xml
It is best if you check this before you travel internationally.
Before you go
1. Plan ahead.-See your doctor at least 6 weeks before
you leave. Some vaccines don't reach the highest protection
until about 6 weeks after you get the shots.
2. Have medical and dental check-ups before your trip,
to be aware of problems and to find out about medicines
you might want to take along.
3. Be prepared- Find out what your health insurance
will pay for if you see a doctor while you're in another
country. Carry enough of your regular medicines in their
original containers, along with extra prescriptions for
them. Also bring your eyewear prescriptions. Wear a medical
information bracelet if needed. Take along a first-aid
kit (see suggestions below).
While you're traveling
• Eat carefully if you're going to a country with
an increased risk of traveler's diarrhea. Steaming-hot,
well-cooked food is usually the safest. Avoid eating foods
from street vendors, non-pasteurized dairy products, and
raw or uncooked seafood. Peel fruits yourself. Drink water
from commercially sealed bottles or drink carbonated beverages.
Avoid ice. Use bottled water when you brush your teeth.
• If you're going to a country with a risk of malaria,
take preventive medicine for malaria as prescribed by
your doctor. Remember to start taking your malaria medicine
before you leave on your trip, take it during your travels
and keep taking it for 4 weeks after you get home.
• Avoid swimming and other water activities in
freshwater lakes and streams. Schistosomiasis (also called
bilharziasis) is a disease you might be exposed to in
some African streams and lakes.
• If you're going to a country with an increased
risk of mosquito-borne disease,
protect yourself against insects. Insect
repellents that contain DEET work the best. Wear permethrin-coated
clothing and use bed nets while you sleep.
• Try to avoid taking overcrowded transportation.
Try not to ride in vehicles without safety belts. Wear
a helmet if you'll be riding a motorcycle. Try to avoid
driving at night or in unfamiliar areas without local
help and directions.
Things to include in a first-aid kit for traveling
• Your prescription medicines, in their original
containers.
• Medicine for diarrhea and upset
stomach. Talk to your doctor about getting a prescription
for an antibiotic you can take in case you get traveler's
diarrhea. Pack bismuth subsalicylate (brand name: Pepto
Bismol), loperamide (brand name: Imodium) and antacids.
• Cough and cold medicines.
• Pain medicines, such as aspirin, acetaminophen
(one brand name: Tylenol), naproxen (brand name: Aleve),
ibuprofen (one brand name: Motrin) or ketoprofen (brand
name: Orudis KT).
• Decongestants and antihistamines for allergies.
The kinds that don't cause sleepiness are better when
you're traveling.
• Antibiotic ointment, adhesive bandages, hydrocortisone
cream, moleskin for blisters, sunscreen with a sun protection
factor (SPF) of at least 15 and lip balm.
• Medicine for motion sickness, such as dimenhydrinate
(one brand name: Dramamine), and an ant nausea drug like
promethazine (brand name: Phenergan). Acetazolamide (brand
name: Diamox) may help prevent altitude sickness.
• Scissors, tweezers, nail clippers, pocket knife,
thermometer and mirror-check airport restrictions for
some of these items though, because they might not let
you take them on the airplane.
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