The last thing that you want to do while on vacation is get sick. You want to relax and enjoy your vacation. What is worse than getting a little stomach bug on vacation is contracting a serious ailment that actually causes major health problems later on down the line. Unfortunately, mosquito borne illnesses and other sicknesses that you can pick up while traveling have the potential to cause major health issues. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy as you travel.
Take time to research the area where you will travel. This is something that is important to do even if you are traveling in the United States, Canada, or Europe. You want to find out about sicknesses and illnesses that exist in the area. For example, there are some places that are known for mosquito borne illnesses. And while it is true that a variety of treatments are performed in order to fight mosquitoes, including a mosquito pond treatment, there is still the potential of getting sick. This type of research is especially important when traveling to Central America, Southeast Asia, or other places where Zika and malaria are present.
Wear light-colored clothing to protect yourself. Also, use mosquito repellent. Only stay in places that have screens on the windows or a mosquito net over the bed. Ask about local outbreaks and what steps the local people take to prevent mosquito bites.
You must be careful about the food that you consume while traveling. There are short-term illnesses that can ruin a vacation, like food poisoning. And then there are other illnesses that you can suffer from that come through food that last longer than 24 hours or just a couple of days. Depending on the area where you visit, do not drink the water or consume the ice. Use a filter. Be careful about fresh fruits and vegetables.
Be careful with exposure to the sun. You do not want an uncomfortable sunburn while on vacation or to put yourself at a higher risk for skin cancer later on.
Do not feel nervous about going on vacation. Taking practical steps and doing research can help you avoid illness and allow you to really enjoy the vacation.
