Summer Traveling

​Make sure you are up to date on your routine vaccines. There are several diseases that you can get, such as measles, if you are not vaccinated. If you are traveling internationally, beware that there are some diseases that are uncommon in the United States that are very common in other countries.

At least one month before traveling, make an appointment with your healthcare provider or a travel health specialist. Tell them various details about your trip, such as your destination, method of travel, your planned activities, and any health conditions you may have. Based on this information, they may advise you on what medicines or vaccines to take, and give you other information that may be useful.

Get travel insurance. There are many types of travel insurance, including travel health insurance, trip cancellation insurance, and medical evaluation insurance. You can read about them in the link below.
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/insurance

During your trip, be careful not to eat contaminated food and drinks. If you have any food allergies, make sure that those preparing your food are aware of your allergies. 

If the air quality is poor or pollen count is high, avoid going outside. Pack medicines and equipment with you, including antihistamines.

It is also best to stay away from animals, as they can spread diseases or injure you. Contact with various animals can lead to diseases, including rabies, Ebola, Marburg, herpes B virus, and tuberculosis. If you are bitten or scratched by any animal, thoroughly wash that part of your body and immediately seek medical attention.

Make sure your children have taken the necessary vaccines before travel, as they are more likely to be bitten by animals.

Also be aware of food poisoning, bug bites, high altitudes, heat illnesses, and other various issues that could arise during your trip.


For more information on summer traveling, click the link below.
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/before-travel