Travel tips:
- Air Travel
Information about air travel including jet lag, planning flights, upon arrival, and deep vein thrombosis. - Food Precautions
With a little care you can eat what the local people eat while travelling. For most travellers, food is likely to pose a greater risk than water of causing diarrhea. - Other Travel Concerns
Information about other travel concerns incling swimming and sun protection, scuba diving, leptospirosis, schistosomiasis, injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and personal safety. - People With Diabetes
Travel tips for people with diabetes including bringing along twice as many supplies as you think you will need, spare batteries, etc. - Preparation For Travel
Information about preparing for travelling including medical insurance, taking care of yourself, and general health kits. - Safety
Information about safety while travelling including pregnancy, blood clots, exercise, scuba diving, and high altitudes. - Travelling During Pregnancy
Travel for pregnant women is a balancing of risks - both the possible risks of the travel itself and also the availability of good medical care in other countries. - Travelling with Children
Travelling with children takes some advance planning and preparation from extra immunizations to anti-malarial medication to dehydration. - Water Precautions
In most developing countries water is often untreated, or not adequately treated, and is unsafe to drink. It is very important to use safe water for drinking, brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, and making ice cubes.
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