vacation start
walking or hiking a month or more in advance to prepare your
body. Over doing it on your vacation can lead to decrease
your immune system making you susceptible to sickness. Even
a small cold is a miserable thing to deal with on vacation.
WASH YOUR HANDS
Germs are often spread by contact. When you
come in contact with other people, money,
and solid items other people touch such as a
telephone, table, railing, etc. be sure to
wash your hands as soon as possible. It's
also important to keep yourself clean. Take
showers and change into clean clothes every
day, especially in warmer climates.
TREATING WOUNDS
Treat all wounds immediately, no matter how
minor you think they are, they need to be
covered to protect them from becoming
infected. Today there are types of
antibiotic resistant infections that are
highly dangerous. They can actually lead to
death. Don't take any chances.
DRINKING WATER
Don't drink water in foreign countries
unless you are certain there is no danger.
Research this information before you leave
home. Even water that is safe for locals can
be different than the water you are used to
drinking. Purchase and drink bottled water
if possible.
FIRST AID KIT
Bring a first aid kit and any medicines you
have to take regularly. The latter is more
of a reminder as you know if you need to
bring meds. Bring your favorite brand of
over the counter pain killer and headache
pills. Stock your first aid kit with anti
diarrhea medicine, and your favorite flu and
cold medicines. Often it is difficult to get
proper over the counter medicine in foreign
countries, especially in countries like
Mexico.
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