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Protecting Your Health
It is a good idea to get Medical Travel Insurance, before you visit foreign country. Because traveling to tropical or less developed countries can cause health problems for travelers. Food and water contamination can cause serious illnesses like traveler’s diarrhea, typhoid, and so on. However, some simple precautions can prevent most problems. The most important precaution is to be careful of what you eat and drink.
Nearly half of all travelers experience stomach problems. Drink lots of water to prevent dehydration. Always wash hands before eating. Always carry iodine tablets to purify tap water. You can also boil water for about twenty minutes to make it safe. Avoid ice and drinks made with tap water. Order bottled water at restaurants and make sure the seal is not broken.
Bug bites are a major source of communicable diseases, especially in tropical countries. Diseases like dengue fever, malaria and yellow fever pose a serious hazard in such countries. Find out what disease are common in the region. There may be certain preventive medications you may be required to take. Also find out what vaccinations you will need to get into the country. Find out more about your destination by visiting the website of the World Health Organization.
Carry your complete medical history with you. It should contain any preexisting conditions that you have. Also keep a record of any medications that you are currently taking. If you have any food allergies, find out what those foods are called in the local language. You should also carry the name and contact number of a person who can be called in an emergency.
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