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Travel Tips
HealthBefore you leave on any overseas trip it is wise to consult your physician. Explain where and when you are going. Your doctor can then tell you what will be best for you: what medicines you should carry, and any special health precautions that might be wise for you. Today, smallpox vaccination certificates are required for entry into very few countries. Even fewer (all in the tropics) require inoculations against other specific illnesses. Since your physician understands your conditions, consultation before you go may help prevent problems on the trip. When you talk to your doctor, inquire if you should take things like Dramamine/Bonine (for motion sickness), sleeping pills, a laxative and/or anti-diarrhea remedy. It is always wise to tuck away some aspirin, a few Band-Aids, sunblock, and other familiar home conveniences. |