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World Travel Tips

Personal Health Tips

• Drink only bottle water that is opened in your presence. Never drink tap water.

• When traveling to Third World countries contact your state Department of Health and Federal Department of Health for immunization requirements. Get all necessary shots.

• Take a small bottle of high strength "Pepto Bismol", and a box of chewable tables. Take along aspirins and allergy medication.

• In tropics, take a hat and avoid prolonged exposure to sun. Use sun screens whenever possible.

• Never eat unpeeled raw vegetables or fruit. Cooked food will prevent you from getting sick from unaccustomed (foreign) bacteria in your body.

• Take a small first aid kit.

• Never take new shoes. Make sure your shoes are well worn and comfortable.

• Take a small bottle of insect repellent to tropical areas (also Canada and Sweden). Repellant should contain "Deets" additive.

• Determine typical weather conditions for area and time of year that you are traveling and dress accordingly.

• Wash hands frequently keep fingers away from mouth. Bottled hand cleaner is also suggested.

• Take Malaria tablets in tropical areas.

• If you have health problems, be sure to check with your doctor before leaving.

• Take a small package of cold medication and motion sickness tablets.

• Take a good comfortable pair of thick soled walking shoes.

• Contact hotel for local medical assistance.

• Check your car and health insurance for overseas coverage. Take proof of insurance along with appropriate telephone numbers of insurance agents.

• Local State Health Departments and the Federal Centers For Disease Control And Prevention can provide useful  personal health information to the traveler.