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Below you will find
general advice of things to be aware
of when travelling abroad, which we
hope you find helpful. However, if
you require vaccinations you will
need to make an appointment with the
nurse several weeks before your
holiday or trip, to enable where
necessary, a full course of
treatment to be given. If you are
unsure of vaccines required for your
destination, please ask at
reception.
Malaria
- Protect
yourself
Take correct medication
Cover arms and legs at night
Apply insect repellent spray
Watersports
- Swim only
where you know it is safe
Make sure of depth before diving
Don't swim in dirty water
Wear life jackets when doing
water sports
Food and Drink
- Don't
drink tap water, use bottled
Don't have ice in drinks
Always peel fruit
Avoid salads
Avoid home-made ice cream
Remember - be cautious about
what you eat and where you buy
it
Environment
- Avoid noon
day sun (between 11am and 3pm)
Gradually increase sunbathing
time
Use sun block, at least Factor
15
Protect skin, especially fair
babies and children
Wear a hat
Travelling
with Children
- Motion
sickness is often a problem
There are several products
available at the chemist
Take supplies of children's
analgesics and skin cream
Bites and
Stings
- Clean and
cover
Do not ignore any animal bite
Seek medical advice
Problems
- Take a
supply of anti-diarrhoeal
tablets - use according to
instructions
Take sachets of replacement
salts and sugars
Get medical help if persistent
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