Traveller Health...
All You need to know
to stay Happy and Healthy while on the road

Traveller health is the key for a superb South America vacation!...

"He, who has health, has hope; and he who has hope has everything."
Arab Proverb

Successful traveling is healthy traveling, and easy to achieve with a bit of planning beforehand, by watching closely your eating and drinking habits while on the road, and by recognizing the early warnings signs of your body in front of a potential problem.

Above all, holidays are to be enjoyed whether you are looking for fun, relaxation, action or adventure.

So please do your homework first and then you can have all the pudding.
Here're some tips for healthy travel...

• Ensure you are in good health before you leave.
  Get a dentist check up.
  Consult with your GP about immunizations required in the countries you wish to visit - at least 6 weeks before flying.
• Buy an appropriate travel insurance according to your particular needs.
• If taking prescribed medication, take a doctors letter and the prescription with you.
  Check if your medication is legal in the country you are visiting.
• Pack all your medication in your hand luggage and get a well stocked first aid kit..
  - Aspirin or Paracetamol for pain or fever.
  - Antiseptic
  - Antihistamine, decongestant for colds.
  - Loperamide or Lomotil for diarrhea.
  - Antibiotics, you'll need a prescription for that.
  - Insect repellent and sunscreen.
• Be informed about the countries you want to visit.
  The CIA WORLD FACTBOOK has plenty of info and maps per country.
  
  Visit the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website for current updates about places and countries you want to visit, particularly the Know Before you Go campaign.

  They have teamed up with Lonely Planet to produce a nice little e-book called Travel Safe, that you can download at no cost.
  You will need Acrobat Reader to read a PDF file, click here for a free download.

• Be safe in the sun, particularly between 11a.m. and 3p.m.
  Remember what the Australians say: slip, slap, slop.
  Slip on a shirt, slap on a hat and slop on some suncream.
• To lower the risk of mosquito bites (Malaria - Dengue Fever), cover your arms and legs with clothing and of course, get all the vaccination you need beforehand.
• Keep a close eye on travelers diarrhea, by taking care of what you eat and drink (yes, even ice cubes).

For a more complete research and traveller health advice, please visit the following sites...

• UK Department of Health
• Travel Health Advice
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• MASTA
• Lonely Planet Publications: Healthy Travel Central & South America

Visa requirements and traveller health advice for UK nationals is found at Foreign & Commonwealth Office website.
For other countries please click here.

Money matters:
For exchange rates and currency converter, please check with Oanda or Xe.

Have a HEALTHY South America vacation!...

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