Health Advices Before Traveling

Before traveling, it is important to take health precautions. First, it is advisable to consult a travel health specialist to learn about the health conditions and requirements of the country you will be visiting. Additionally, ensure your vaccinations are up to date at least 4-6 weeks before your trip.

Take all necessary medications with you and discuss their usage with your doctor. It would also be wise to have a regular check-up before traveling.

Furthermore, practicing good hygiene by washing hands frequently and consuming clean water and food can help prevent illness.

Here are the general health rules you should follow during your travels:

1. Before traveling, learn about the specific health conditions and precautions of the destination you are going to.

2. Get a health check-up, get your prescription medications, and ask your doctor for advice on a first aid kit.

3. Have a dental check-up and bring spare glasses if you wear them.

4. Boil unsafe water or opt for pasteurized beverages to drink.

5. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, and clean cans or bottles that could be contaminated with water.

6. Be cautious about consuming food whose freshness you're unsure of; it's preferable to eat cooked and hot-served meals.

7. Avoid sexual contact and pay attention to the expiration dates on packaged foods.

8. Buy an international travel insureance for yourself anf for your family members

9. Get information about the health system and about the clinics where you will spend your holiday.

10. Get information about the pharmacy and how you get the medicines.

11. All raw or undercooked foods carry the risk of contamination. Avoid eating them.

12. Avoid foods and drinks such as salads, uncooked vegetables, unpasteurized milk and dairy products, especially in areas where hygiene and health conditions are inadequate. Be careful to eat foods that are cooked and served still hot or peeled fruits that you have peeled yourself.

13. Remember that consuming food and drinks sold on the street greatly increases the risk of illness. The rule to remember: "Boil it, bake it, peel it or forget it."

14. The most reliable source of nutrition for babies is breast milk. If the baby is weaned, feed it with formula prepared with boiled water.

15. Never swim in pools or sea waters whose cleanliness you are not sure of, as swimming in waters of questionable cleanliness or contact with these waters can lead to various diseases.

16. Avoid contact with animals such as cats, dogs, monkeys, and if you are bitten or injured, immediately contact medical authorities.

By following these rules, as First Step Doctor , we wish you healthy vacation and you can contact us 7/24 for your health problems and in case of necessaty of doctor.