TRAVELER’S HEALTH: A GUIDE FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY TRIP
Every year, more and more people travel internationally for various purposes like a vacation, business, and volunteerism, or to visit friends and family. Whatever the reason for traveling, the traveler needs to be Proactive, Prepared and Protected when it comes to his health, and the health of others while traveling.
BE PROACTIVE AND PREPARED
Steps should be taken to anticipate any issues relating to health. The traveler should learn about the destination first. Before traveling, it is better to see a doctor and check up the traveler’s health. Special care must be taken for babies and small children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, people with weakened immune systems. Health is wealth. So, the traveler’s health should be taken care of, to have a fun-filled trip. The activity of the traveler is very important. Checking up with a doctor for any special needs is always advisable. Medication can be taken according to the place. Any of wont wanted our self to get sick or worst our health. We may not be able to prevent every illness or injury, but we can plan ahead to be able to deal with them. Planning ahead is necessary for the trip to be enjoyable.
WATER AND TRAVELER’S HEALTH
Water plays an important role in helping to maintain the traveler’s health. One should take care of the place and quality of water before drinking it. Water can contain viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause stomach upset and diarrhea and disrupt the traveler’s health. Water-borne diseases like jaundice, dysentery, and the common cold are very common to occur. So the traveler should watch the water he drinks. If one is traveling out of the country, one might also need vaccinations or prevention medicine.
BE SAFE OUT THERE
It is important to practice healthy behaviors during the trip and after the traveler returns home. If the location is a hill station or forest area, it is better to take a mosquito repellent or insect repellent. If the place is too hot, sunscreen can be used. The traveler should wear the protective gear like seat belts and life jackets while going for adventure sports. Alcohol intake should be avoided for maintaining traveler’s health throughout the trip. The traveler should try to prevent insect bites and other scratches or infections during the trip. Washing hands with soap and water before and after eating is recommended to take care of the traveler’s health.
AFTER RETURNING BACK TO HOME
After returning from the trip, it is generally advisable to undergo a complete check-up of the traveler’s health. If the traveler experiences fever, then medication should be necessary. For diseases like malaria and jaundice, symptoms will be very less traceable. So, always taking a blood test is mandatory after returning back to make a check on your health. By taking all these precautions, serious illness can be avoided and the traveler’s health can be taken care of. The traveler’s health should be taken care of all the way through the trip and after reaching home. For a fun-filled and enjoyable trip, finer details in packing and planning should be considered. Prevention is always better than cure, so take considerable preventive steps. It is always advisable to take preventive vaccinations before the trip depending on the traveler’s health.
