Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» Ibuprofen - or another anti-inflammatory
» Iodine tablets (unless you are pregnant or have a thyroid problem) - to purify water
» Loperamide or diphenoxylate - 'blockers' for diarrhoea
» Multivitamins - for long trips, when dietary vitamin intake may be inadequate
» Permethrin - to impregnate clothing and mosquito nets
» Prochlorperazine or metoclopramide - for nausea and vomiting
» Rehydration mixture - to prevent dehydration, which may occur, for example, during
bouts of diarrhoea
» Scissors, tweezers and a thermometer (note that mercury thermometers are prohibited by
airlines)
» Sterile kit - in case you need injections in a country with medical-hygiene problems;
discuss with your doctor
» Sunscreen, lip balm and eye drops
HEALTH ADVISORIES
Many government travel websites include health information:
»
Australia
(
www.smartraveller.gov.au
)
»
Canada
(
www.travelhealth.gc.ca
)
»
New Zealand
(
www.safetravel.govt.nz
)
»
United Kingdom
(
www.dh.gov.uk
)
»
United States
(
www.cdc.gov/travel
)
Websites
There's a wealth of travel-health advice on the internet.
World Health Organization
(
www.who.int/ith
)
Publishes a superb book -
International
Travel and Health
(downloadable) - and is the best source of information on disease dis-
tribution.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (USA)
(
www.cdc.gov
)
Excellent general in-
formation.
