Take care to plan, even at home

Filed in archive Travel Planning on July 17, 2010

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If you are setting out on a trip, there are several things you need to consider, some may even save your life. Just because you are traveling in the United States doesn't mean you can be tardy about your trip planning. Every year travelers get into serious difficulties because they haven't planned their trip properly and don't have the correct supplies.

Always have enough water in the car for the number of people travelling. If you break down in a remote location, it could be a while before people find you. Having enough water to last you at least a day is vital, and it doesn't take up too much room in the car. Energy bars are also a great idea, but check the label carefully. You do not want to get snacks that require you to drink a lot of water.

If any of your party takes medication, ensure that they have spare medication with them, and, pack each set separately. If a bag is lost then you only lose the medications in that bag, not your spare supply as well.

Make a list of the names and contact information for your medical practitioners. Also include the information for your health care plan in case a medical emergency arises and you need to get information quickly.

Plan well and have a safe and enjoyable trip.

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Important Health Tips Before and During a Trip

Filed in archive Travel Planning on June 23, 2010

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A vacation or trip can easily be made a pleasant one and will become a lifetime experience by just simply abiding by certain health tips and travel immunization rules.
-You need to possess a clear knowledge and the up-to-date information about diseases, epidemics and other health news in countries around the world as well as all the health related information including the recommended travel vaccine you need to take before travelling to a particular destination. Such information is easily available on the internet.
-Make a list of the travel vaccinations you need to take a few months before your journey date as some vaccines need some time to become effective.
-Prepare a list of the travel immunization clinics which specialize in travel medicines and can provide you with the international health certificate.
-You should possess a list of some good doctors of the region you are travelling to whom you can consult with as you travel out of your country.
-Keep yourself prepared for the emergencies and carry a first-aid box along with you and also learn some fundamentals of first-aid that might prove instrumental during a crisis situation.
-You should also consider getting a travel insurance policy with a strong health care component while travelling to remote or exotic locations. In case you wish to indulge in some sort of adventure met with some accidents in that case the medical costs will be covered by the health insurance company.
-Avoid drinking impure water so that you do not get infected by some water borne diseases.

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Travel Immunization and A Visit to Africa

Filed in archive Travel Immunization on June 22, 2010

If you are planning a trip to Africa ,you will be surprised to know that getting your travel immunization up-to -date is something you cannot afford to forget so as to avoid getting sick while overseas. The health situation in most African countries requires visitors to be up to date with all common childhood vaccines. This includes Hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella and polio. If you are travelling with children you need to be more particular regarding the required travel vaccines. Care should be taken regarding the rabies vaccine which comes in a series and therefore needs to be planned a few months before the journey. The most highly recommended travel vaccinations for a visit to Africa are:
• Hepatitis A
• Meningococcal meningitis

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Sometimes some of the African countries possess the actual entry requirements providing the proof of vaccination against certain diseases like yellow fever, cholera etc. Finally last but not least one should take anti-malaria prophylactics while travelling to sub- Saharan Africa in order to avoid malaria.

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The Need for Travel Immunization

Filed in archive Travel Planning on June 22, 2010

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The need for travel immunization depends on the country you are travelling to because the immunization rules for all the countries are not the same. In fact your doctor is the right person to suggest you regarding your required immunizations. The best way to prove the fact that you possess the required travel vaccination is by providing international health certificates, which have been signed by your doctor and approved by the government. Moreover, in case the immigration officials might inquire about your immunization against cholera and yellow fever you need to prepare your documents by asking your childhood doctor's office for a record. As far as malaria is concerned there are no vaccinations against malaria and prevention against the disease causing insect is the best method of immunization. You might also look for malaria pill at least 6 weeks in advance of the travel or can also opt for the natural insect repellent or insect repellent ointments.

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E-mailing Your Doctor

Filed in archive Medicine on June 7, 2010

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Nowadays more people do online research about their physical condition before seeing the doctor. They look at their symptoms, possible diagnoses, and different lines of suggested treatment for each diagnosis before they even think about setting an appointment with their primary care physician.

Many doctors actually appreciate the fact that patients are trying to take a more active role in making decisions about their health care. The amount of medical information out there is so large physicians will simply not have the time to look up every published article on different medical conditions their patients encounter. By doing their research patients can now bring medical information that would have been easily missed a few years ago to their doctors' attention.

The availability of online medical data also allows patients to be more conscientious about their health and informed about their diseases. These days virtually all doctors have patients who search for health information online and more than two-thirds of physicians actually approve of this behavior.

Given that the majority of doctors support those who take a pro-active stance with their health, why would some patients perceive physicians as hostile to their empowerment?

But patients also have to be careful when dealing with their doctors. One problem is that most physicians simply do not have the luxury of time to engage in detailed conversations about different medical strategies they may take in dealing with an ailment. The reason? Their doctors' work environment is just not conducive for such discussions. The physician's environment usually revolves around 15-minute office visits and this means patients are often interrupted during the first 20 seconds after they start talking. Doctors often do not have enough time to spend with patients. Increasing practice costs pressure doctors into seeing more and more patients in a regular work day.

Doctors now often fail to develop medically meaningful long-term relationships with their patients. This leaves many patients angry while their doctors are also getting frustrated. And while other industries have embraced e-mail and digital record keeping, doctors have little financial incentive to use them. A primary care physician who normally deals with 30 patients in a day and then has spend hours addressing insurance issues simply will not have time to e-mail patients.

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