Travel Medicine
Travel medicine is a medicine that deals with the prevention and management of health problems which may appear while travelling. Due to globalization the spread of diseases have increased because the travelers are exposed to different locations in different health environment. Major area of travel medicine include epidemiology of health risks, vaccinations, malaria prevention, and pre travel counseling to maintain the health of millions of international travelers. It is very essential because 80 million travelers travel from developed to developing countries.
Medication Kit
The traveler should always be prepared with all the possibilities that may arise during the travel period. A medication kit is necessary to provide useful medication in case of emergency. This kit should include malaria prophylaxis, condoms and more important is medication to combat traveler’s diarrhea. A basic first aid kit with all the necessary things is very important while travelling. A research has shown that there are four main problems that a traveler develops. They are diarrhea or gut problems, respiratory problems, any type of wounds and pain. So the medical kit should be capable of curing such basic problems that occur while travelling. It is advisable to consult your family doctor to decide on the exact medical kit because he knows your medical history.
Specific Disease Problems
There are sites on internet like CDC site which provide information about vaccinations and preventive steps about certain diseases. Some areas in Africa and South America are at a risk of yellow fever. Malaria is another very common disease caused by mosquitoes which should be handled by taking necessary precautions. Certain vaccinations are also required for pilgrims going to Mecca.
Basic Medicines
Food borne illness is very common so anti diarrhea medicine, treating any sort of allergy you must carry antihistamine tablets, anti-motion sickness medicine for bumpy plane or boat ride, medicine for any pain or fever, mild laxative or stool softener and anti fungal cream for infections of the skin. If you are travelling to a foreign country, it is very important that you provide for your medication needs before leaving. Any illness in the middle of your vacation can ruin your trip. There is a possibility that you may get fake drugs plus the drugs may be very expensive in some countries. Medical insurance is also very important for coverage and services during travel for access to health care. So one must be fully prepared for all type of emergencies before starting on a holiday.
The traveler should always be prepared with all the possibilities that may arise during the travel period. A medication kit is necessary to provide useful medication in case of emergency. This kit should include malaria prophylaxis, condoms and more important is medication to combat traveler’s diarrhea. A basic first aid kit with all the necessary things is very important while travelling. A research has shown that there are four main problems that a traveler develops. They are diarrhea or gut problems, respiratory problems, any type of wounds and pain. So the medical kit should be capable of curing such basic problems that occur while travelling. It is advisable to consult your family doctor to decide on the exact medical kit because he knows your medical history.
Specific Disease Problems
There are sites on internet like CDC site which provide information about vaccinations and preventive steps about certain diseases. Some areas in Africa and South America are at a risk of yellow fever. Malaria is another very common disease caused by mosquitoes which should be handled by taking necessary precautions. Certain vaccinations are also required for pilgrims going to Mecca.
Basic Medicines
Food borne illness is very common so anti diarrhea medicine, treating any sort of allergy you must carry antihistamine tablets, anti-motion sickness medicine for bumpy plane or boat ride, medicine for any pain or fever, mild laxative or stool softener and anti fungal cream for infections of the skin. If you are travelling to a foreign country, it is very important that you provide for your medication needs before leaving. Any illness in the middle of your vacation can ruin your trip. There is a possibility that you may get fake drugs plus the drugs may be very expensive in some countries. Medical insurance is also very important for coverage and services during travel for access to health care. So one must be fully prepared for all type of emergencies before starting on a holiday.
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