Tropical diseases come to mind when we think of healthy travel issues. Unless you take some precautions, then domestic travel can also make you sick. Below are some helpful hints to stay healthy when you're traveling.
Don't forget your medications Make sure you have any prescription medications that you need with you. You should keep them in your purse or carry-on luggage and they should be in the original bottles.
Also, you should bring any over-the-counter medications that you usually take as well. Acetaminophen, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids and antihistamines are always handy to have with you.
If you plan to do any sports or outdoor activities, you might want to carry a simple first aid kit.
Keep a list of all the medications you take and your medical history with you at all times. Consider wearing a medicalert tag or bracelet or carrying a medicalert card with you if you are a diabetic or have other health conditions.
Get immunizations When it comes to healthy travel, immunizations are important. Make sure they are up to date. Make sure you get a flu shot and check to see when your last tetanus shot was and get one if it has been over five years. Planes, trains and buses are ideal breeding grounds for all kinds of viruses.
Wash your hands You should wash them often. Carry antibacterial hand washing gel with you, and wash frequently. Germy people have touched everything, and those germs get on your hands and then they make you sick. The easiest way to prevent travel colds is to wash your hands a lot.
Drink lots of water Travel tends to dehydrate you. This is especially true with airplanes as they have very dry air in them. You will become more dehydrated if you drink caffeinated or alcoholic beverages so make sure you avoid them. Avoid carbonated beverages if you are flying because the gas expands while you are in the air and you know what kind of problems that can cause, especially for your seat mate. If you are unsure about the safety of local water, then bottled water is best.
Walking It can be very dangerous if you are stuck in a bus, train, or plane seat for long periods of time since you can develop blood clots in your legs. As much as possible, get up and walk around. Take a good walk at rest stops. As a general rule, you shouldn't sit for more than a couple of hours at a time. Stretch your legs out and move them around frequently if sitting is unavoidable.
Follow these healthy travel hints and you can avoid most illnesses, even when traveling domestically.
Don't forget your medications Make sure you have any prescription medications that you need with you. You should keep them in your purse or carry-on luggage and they should be in the original bottles.
Also, you should bring any over-the-counter medications that you usually take as well. Acetaminophen, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids and antihistamines are always handy to have with you.
If you plan to do any sports or outdoor activities, you might want to carry a simple first aid kit.
Keep a list of all the medications you take and your medical history with you at all times. Consider wearing a medicalert tag or bracelet or carrying a medicalert card with you if you are a diabetic or have other health conditions.
Get immunizations When it comes to healthy travel, immunizations are important. Make sure they are up to date. Make sure you get a flu shot and check to see when your last tetanus shot was and get one if it has been over five years. Planes, trains and buses are ideal breeding grounds for all kinds of viruses.
Wash your hands You should wash them often. Carry antibacterial hand washing gel with you, and wash frequently. Germy people have touched everything, and those germs get on your hands and then they make you sick. The easiest way to prevent travel colds is to wash your hands a lot.
Drink lots of water Travel tends to dehydrate you. This is especially true with airplanes as they have very dry air in them. You will become more dehydrated if you drink caffeinated or alcoholic beverages so make sure you avoid them. Avoid carbonated beverages if you are flying because the gas expands while you are in the air and you know what kind of problems that can cause, especially for your seat mate. If you are unsure about the safety of local water, then bottled water is best.
Walking It can be very dangerous if you are stuck in a bus, train, or plane seat for long periods of time since you can develop blood clots in your legs. As much as possible, get up and walk around. Take a good walk at rest stops. As a general rule, you shouldn't sit for more than a couple of hours at a time. Stretch your legs out and move them around frequently if sitting is unavoidable.
Follow these healthy travel hints and you can avoid most illnesses, even when traveling domestically.
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