Can’t wait to soak up some sun on your next vacation? With all the excitement surrounding your
traveling, it is easy not to focus on a few things that are important when
traveling overseas. Of course some of
the information is relevant whether you are traveling abroad or just a few
cities away. Below are the top 5 things
you need to do while planning your trip to ensure a fun and safe vacation.
1.Visit
http://travel.state.gov/, the US State
Department has a wonderful website with a plethora of information.
a.The
latest information on travel warnings (long-term travel advisories) and travel
alerts (short-term travel advisories) about the country you are planning to
visit.
b.The
latest information on the crime rate.Look for suggested measures provided to follow while you are there.
c.Helpful
information on the quality of the medical facilities.Are there American or Western trained
doctors?If so, where are they
located?How far is that location from
where you are staying?
d.Register
your presence with the American Embassy.Be sure to provide hotel information and dates.
3.There
are a couple of medically related task that you should consider with your
physician.
a.Obtain
a letter if you have to carry needles for your medications.This letter will ensure that you will be able
to go through airport security with needles.
b.Make
a list of prescriptions that you are carrying along with all of the
prescription information just in case the medicine gets lost or forgotten.If you have the dosage strength and drug name
then at least you have a chance at getting it upon arrival.
4.Visit
your local drugstore because there are few things you do not want to forget.
a.You
will need sunscreen if you are heading to a sunny spot.
b.It
is nice to bring your favorite brand of cold medicine and aspirin.When you are in a foreign country they will
have aspirin and cold medicine but the brand names may be unfamiliar.
c.You
definitely want to make sure your immune system is strong before a long plane
ride.Pick-up some extra vitamin C
and/or zinc a few days before travel.
d.Make
sure your have dry ice to keep medications that need to be kept chilled.
5.Visit
www.weather.com for the latest weather
for your destination.You want to make
sure that you pack the right clothes.
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