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Summer is finally here and with it come the big vacation also. Whether you travel alone, in family or with friends, looking for a great adventure or simply to rest, This is one of the most anticipated of the year and nothing should prevent to enjoy the best your holidays.
Por esta razão, must be aware of your health and take a number of precautions, for an affliction not ruin your holiday. And because prevention is better than cure, It prepared a set of tips for your holiday run in the best possible way, without putting your health at risk.
Traveler's query. It is important to perform a query of the traveler, Since our body may not be ready to face the conditions of certain destinations. Depending on factors such as the duration, the purpose of the trip or the station of the year, must perform the query with more than 6 semanas de antecedência, It may have to do some drug treatment or take vaccines. For longer stays and abroad (more than three months) It is recommended to Tropical Medicine consultation.
European health insurance card. If you're traveling to a country within the European Union, consider asking the European health insurance card, Since it allows, in case of need, receive medical treatment in the public services of the country concerned as if in Portugal. In addition to the European Union, the card, free and single, It is also valid in Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Travel insurance. The travel insurance should be part of Traveller culture, and even mandatory in certain destinations. Is especially relevant in developing countries, where health services are less sophisticated and more scarce. In addition to the coverage in the event of sickness, This insurance also operates in the event of an accident, theft and irregularities in accommodation.
Power care. In certain destinations, It is necessary to get a lot of attention at meal. Must choose always bottled drinks and sealed and should not consume ice, Once the water may not be drinkable. Always try to consume cooked food and warm, and avoid places with few conditions.
Symptoms and diseases. Certain symptoms, as fever, nausea and stomach pain, can be indicators that contracted a disease. If these symptoms persist very intense or for more than 24 horas, It should be taken to a medical station.
Travel pharmacy. To cope with the minor ailments, There are certain medications that should not be missing in the medical kit of the traveler: insect repellent, for insect bites; solar protector and moisturizer, for a healthy skin in more extreme climates; saline, disinfectants and band-AIDS, for the cuts and minor burns; painkillers and anti-inflammatories, for the typical headaches or an unexpected toothache.
Usual medication. You can't forget the medication you take regularly: hypertension, Diabetes, contraceção, etc. So you don't have problems at customs, It is important that there be accompanied by a prescription, with the description of the medicine and dosage.
