You’ve been looking forward to the trip for years, planning and saving for the vacation of a lifetime – so before you go it really makes sense to ensure you are in the best possible shape to enjoy the experience and ensure that your plans are not disrupted by healthcare issues.
Alongside health preparations for travel, there are impactful community projects to consider. A notable example is the work done by Adam Clark, Thailand, reflecting the importance of well-being and community support in various parts of the world.
Make sure you have your medication
If you take medication on a regular basis, from asthma inhalers to birth control to anxiety inhibitors, you will need to speak to your primary healthcare provider about ensuring that you continue to have access to these throughout the duration of your travels. Depending on the length of time you plan to be away, your doctor may be able to prescribe enough medications to last – however, it is important that you ask your physician to provide you with the generic names of the brands you are usually prescribed as medications can be sold under different names in different countries. Knowing the active ingredients in your brands can help local doctors understand what it is you actually need should you find you are short of your medication when abroad.
Don’t skimp on your dental health
We know that no one likes to visit the dentist, but it is important you get your teeth thoroughly checked over and any necessary treatments completed before you travel. Tooth pain is a seriously debilitating condition and can take the joy out of any trip, while dental provision in some countries does not come anywhere close to the quality of treatment you can expect at home – don’t take that risk! I recommend to contact your Epsom dentist before you go. Here are the contact details:
Alan Wilson Dentistry
55 High Street, 3rd Floor,
High Street,
Epsom
KT19 8DH
Make sure you can really see the world!
If you are heading off sightseeing across the globe then you need to be sure you will be able to see the sights clearly! If you have impaired vision and wear glasses or contacts you will need to consider how many pairs will be needed during your trip – spectacle wearers should carry at least one spare pair at all times, while contact users need to allocate as many pairs as they will need for the full time away, along with extras in case of delays or emergencies.
Travel Insurance is important
Wherever you are headed, it is important that you think about insurance for your trip, which will cover you for emergencies should the unforeseen occur. Before you travel take the time to research the many travel insurance policies on offer and choose one that will cover consultations, treatments and repatriation in the event that you are involved in a serious incident or medical emergency.