Travel gives us the opportunity to explore other cultures, have exciting new experiences, and build our global perspective. Staying healthy makes all this possible, from before you even leave till you come back! Follow these tips from the Travel Clinic at Wardenburg to feel your best and be prepared for whatever your journey may bring.
- Pack a travel health kit with everything you鈥檒l need while away from home, like medications and first aid supplies. Not sure where to start?
- Protect yourself from bugs that can carry disease with the appropriate bug spray and protective clothing, and know the symptoms of insect-borne illnesses.听
- for what鈥檚 safer to consume while abroad, and what鈥檚 not. Some ground rules: stick with food that鈥檚 thoroughly cooked and served hot, fruit that you peel yourself, and bottled water (or treated water) rather than from a tap.
- Talk with your primary care provider about required and recommended vaccines for areas you鈥檒l be traveling through, as well as any other risks you need to know about. 听
- Consider purchasing travel health insurance and registering your trip with the State Department, to ensure you are covered and reachable in an emergency situation.听听
If you鈥檇 like to speak with a health professional, visit the to for more information about our Travel Clinic services.
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