Travel Health

​​How to stay healthy on vacation

When the world thinks about our holidays we very often seek advice like "Shall I rent a car?" as an alternative to "Can I drink the lake?" and "Where's the nearest doctor?". This article has some of the best techniques on how to stay healthy on holidays... 

• Vaccinations

Take vaccines in case you are visiting a country where you will require vaccinations, like Thailand or Brazil. Early planning is paramount - at the very least a couple of months before whenever possible - 

as some vaccinations require sometime to work.

• Prescription & medication

​Pack your prescription and medication early to determine you through the holidays. Keep your medication with your hand luggage, and ensure it's clearly marked.​

• Pharmacy and doctor

Find the local doctor or the nearest pharmacy and doctor in the first day of the holiday - don't hold off until something fails. Ask your holiday rep, go to hotel receptionist or check in your guidebook. ​

• Mini-first aid kit

Take a mini-first aid kit. Pack a compact first aid kit keeping in the vehicle safe pins, antiseptic wipes, antacids, aspirin, travel sickness remedies and paracetamol, along with plasters - handy for flip-flop blisters! ​

• Sunlight

Be careful with the direct sunlight as well as it comes down sunburn, prickly heat and sunstroke. For most sun-starved Britons, avoiding direct sunlight is typically not an alternative but play the role of sensible. Drink plenty of water, re-apply your suncream every 1-2 hours and take special care with babies and kids. 

• ​Food & Drink

Check if the lake is protected to swim, if not, avoid salad and say "no" to ice before or after drinks. Upset tummies are the most frequent holiday ailments, so pack constipation remedies, diarrhea tablets and rehydration sachets.  ​

• Protect yourself

Even if you are not organizing a holiday romance, it is best to get ready. Condoms prevent unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Ideally, use condoms bought in the UK for safety.  

• Mosquito repellent

Bring your mosquito repellent - those pesky things attack mostly at night. If you are bitten, you can utilize a cold compress, antihistamines or anesthetic cream to reduce itching and swelling. 

• Keep up your diet

Keep up your diet, actually eat fruits and vegetables every day. If it's challenging, multivitamins can be quite a temporary top-up as long as you're away. 

• Travel insurance

Travel insurance coverage is vital if you or someone with your family, needs treatment on vacation.

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