Reduce Your Risks with Tips
As medical professionals, Travel Health Windsor recommends the following advice to optimize your health and well-being while travelling:
Pre-travel Tips:
- Reduce risk factors by educating yourself about your travel destination prior to departure.
- Seek pre-travel health care advice from specialized medical professionals at a travel health clinic.
- Ensure your regular vaccines are up to date and that you have documentation as proof.
- Investigate if any specific vaccines are required for your destination and schedule appointments in advance to receive them.
- Allow sufficient time for immunity to develop by receiving all recommended and required vaccines well before travelling.
- If you require daily medication, ensure your prescriptions are filled and bring enough for the duration of your trip plus extra in case of travel delays.
- Pack any over-the-counter medications you may need for the duration of your trip.
- Verify if you have medical insurance and familiarize yourself with emergency protocols, such as whom to contact and how to pay for services
Travel Health Tips:
- Ensure that you drink boiled or bottled water to reduce the risk of water-borne diseases, especially in warmer climates. It is also important to stay hydrated by drinking enough fluids during the day.
- Consume only properly prepared and cooked foods to avoid food-borne illnesses. It is also advisable to avoid raw or undercooked foods.
- Protect yourself against insect bites and sunburn by bringing insect repellent and sunscreen. Apply them regularly as needed to reduce the risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases or skin damage from excessive sun exposure.
- Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs and infectious diseases, especially while travelling. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content to reduce the risk of acquiring illnesses, especially after using the washroom or touching surfaces in public areas.
- Pack healthy and non-perishable snacks, such as nuts, dried fruit, or protein bars, to have on hand when you may not have access to nutritious options. This can help you maintain your energy levels and reduce the temptation to eat unhealthy snacks.
- Get adequate rest and exercise to maintain your physical and mental well-being while traveling.
- If engaging in prolonged sitting or inactivity, it is important to practice regular movement and exercise to promote circulation and reduce the risk of venous thrombosis or blood clot formation.
- Practice safe sex or abstain from sexual activities to avoid sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Travel Safety Tips:
- Ensure all your travel documents, including your identification, passport, and visas, are valid and up-to-date before you leave.
- Leave copies of your itinerary and important travel documents with trusted family members or friends in case of any unforeseen medical emergencies during your travel.
- Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs, and take necessary precautions to avoid risky behavior.
- Always be aware of your surroundings and avoid situations that may put you in danger.
- Keep a close eye on your belongings and never leave them unattended, especially in public places.
It is important to note that the travel safety tips offered by Travel Health Windsor are solely intended for informational purposes.
It is imperative for all travelers to meticulously review health advisories, travel alerts and warnings, and consult with medical professionals to obtain personalized medical advice based on their individual health status, as well as the specific travel destination they intend to visit. Travelers are advised to carefully review relevant travel websites for comprehensive information pertaining to their destination.