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Holidaying abroad can present several risks to health, but there are plenty of things that can be done before and during you holiday to prevent any serious health issues.
In many hot countries, particularly those near the equator, malaria, which is a fatal disease spread by mosquito bites, can be a real health risk. There are several ways in which you can prevent malaria from ruining your holiday:
Cover up as much as you can. Although it might seem counter-intuitive, light clothes can actually help you to keep cool in hot conditions, as well as acting as a barrier to insects, so it’s a good strategy all round. If you are planning to visit a part of the world that is considered to be a malaria risk, you will also need to take some kind of preventative anti-malarial medicine. As soon as you know your travel itinerary, you should make an appointment with your doctor, as some anti-malarial drugs need to be taken up to a month before you travel to an affected country. Food poisoning No matter where you travel, you cannot guarantee that the standards of hygiene and sanitation will be maintained at their optimum level. In some places, particularly hot countries, there is a greater risk of food poisoning caused by inadequate refrigeration or water contamination. So, unless you are sure, it is wise to avoid consuming any of the following while abroad: tap water and ice cubes fruit juice ,particularly if it is bought from a street vendor ice cream shellfish any food containing eggs salads raw, or undercooked, meat peeled fruit mayonnaise sauces It should be alright to consume any of the following, within reason: sealed bottled water from a recognisable brand cooked food – as long as it is piping hot sealed or canned food freshly baked bread fruit which has not been peeled or chopped hot drinks alcoholic drinks Sunburn and heatstroke Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more and apply at least half an hour before you go out in the sun. Those with particularly fair skin, or children, should opt for an SPF of 40. Reapply every few hours throughout the day to ensure coverage is maintained. Wear sunscreen at all times – even on cloudy days, as UVA and UVB rays are not stopped by cloud or fog. You should also wear sunscreen when swimming – as the suns rays can penetrate through even a metre of water, and always reapply after a swim. Try to cover up with clothing, especially during the sun’s strongest hours of 12pm to 3pm. A hat is a must, as sunburn to the head can be particularly dangerous. Tightly woven fabrics offer better protection than loose fabrics too. First aid It is a good idea to take an emergency first aid kit with you when you go abroad. This should include plasters, insect repellent, antiseptic cream, and tablets for water purification. You can buy ready made kits from pharmacies that include all of the above, plus sealed and sterilised needles, syringes, and stitches as a precaution against having to use potentially unsanitary equipment in a country where the safety of emergency medical equipment is not guaranteed. For great deals on cheap holiday insurance" including annual travel insurance" visit AA Travel Insurance and ensure that emergency assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. ArticleSource: ArticlesAlley.com
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