Updated: May 13, 2015 by Catharine D. Allado
Every year more and more Americans are traveling internationally for vacation, business, and volunteerism, and to visit friends and family. Whatever your reason for traveling, the information on this page will help you to be Proactive, Prepared, and Protected when it comes to your health and the health of others while you are traveling.
Learn the 3 P’s when traveling:
Take steps to anticipate any issues that could arise during your trip.
1. Learn about your destination.
A. Health Risks
For information about types of natural disasters, what to do to prepare in case one happens, and what to do after one happens, see the CDC Natural Disasters and Severe Weather website.
B. Safety and Security Concerns
The U.S. Department of State provides helpful information about safety and security in foreign countries.
The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) provides helpful information about road safety in other countries.
C. Local Laws and Culture
It is important to understand the laws and culture of the places you will be visiting. You can learn about countries by using many different resources such as websites, guidebooks, and other media.
The following links can be a good start:
2. See a Doctor Before You Travel.
It is important that you visit a travel medicine specialist or a doctor familiar with travel medicine to answer your questions and make specific recommendations for you. The best time to see the doctor is at least 4-6 weeks before your trip.
3. Think about your health status.
No one wants to think about getting sick or hurt during a trip, but sometimes these things happen. You may not be able to prevent every illness or injury, but you can plan ahead to be able to deal with them.
• Pack smart
• Plan ahead for illnesses or injuries during your trip
• Know what to do if you become sick or injured on your trip
• Know and share important information about your trip
It is important to practice healthy behaviors during your trip and after you return home. This section outlines how you can protect yourself and others from illness during your trip.
1. Pay attention to your health during your trip.
2. Pay attention to your health when you come home.
In Summary: Always be Prepared, Be Aware and Be Safe. At the same time, don’t forget to Have Fun! The whole point of traveling is to get away from it all. Have a great time and enjoy. You deserve it.
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