Travel Essentials: Don't Leave Your Medicine Kits Behind

By Patricia Morgan

So you're finally done sorting out all your travel essentials, scratched everything off your list - right amount of clothing and luggage, gadgets (camera, camcorder, laptop if need be) plus gears for other activities you'd surely go for while on a trip - but have you thought of medicine kits and vaccinations as travel necessities, too?

Even if you are simply cruising across the area or landing into a new continent, infections and viruses can hit you anytime anywhere especially with a weak immune system or don't take the right cautions to avoid feeling under the weather when you start to gallivant the globe. Some develop allergies for various unknown causes while the immune system of others can get sniped by germs that spark off the propagation of diseases. Keep in mind that when you go on a vacation, you shouldn't disregard the reality that there may be a change in the atmosphere in places you would go to. The shift in the surroundings makes a difference to our bodies and it may not occur to you right away right away, but our body takes time to adapt to these changes.

The worst thing that could come about is to be unable to afford treatment if you fall ill or get involved in an accident while you're on the road. So before you fly, most people say it's still recommended to purchase travel insurance particularly if you are a born a traveler who's often in search of an uncrowded place. You may then want to visit your doctor to perform a general medical check up if you haven't in a while and bag all your necessary medications in a pack with extra prescriptions, vitamins to battle transferable infections and vaccinations (flu or malaria shots).

Keep in mind, don't fly when you are having a flu, colds or sinus infection for the cabin pressure will most probably make you become more distressed. Or else, make sure you have your decongestants or effected relievers prepared. You can also avoid extra tenderness around your nasal area by smearing petroleum jelly over it. If you're getting bad colds or you appear to have a cough, protect other people around you by covering your mouth with a cloth when you're coughing or when you have to sneeze.

Get into the habit of cleaning your hands to stop the propagation of diseases. If water supply or soap is not ready, a hand sanitizer is your best defense against germs.

Lastly, do not forget to do some stretching and work out regularly to keep fit, have enough relaxation, hydrate yourself with clean water, eat right and don't spoil yourself too much by binge eating or drinking. Know about the places you'd drop by and arm yourself from anything that can cause detriment on your health. - 32378

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