Injuries and illnesses can happen anytime, anywhere, but when they occur in unfamiliar settings, the consequences can be more severe. To minimize dangers to your health while abroad, check out our recommendations for healthy travel abroad.
Recommendations for Healthy Travel Abroad
- Consult with a health care provider well before departure
- Be prepared for altitude illness or jet lag
- Protect yourself from animals, insects, and sunlight
- Don't walk barefoot
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Take special precautions with food
and water
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Be careful when scuba diving and swimming — don't swim after drinking alcohol
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Be cautious when traveling in vehicles — choose transportation carefully
- If you are taking estrogen (e.g. contraceptives) or you have a history of a blood-clotting disorder, read this
- Take preventive measures to avoid traveler's diarrhea
- Bring a basic medical kit, prescription drugs, and extra glasses; avoid injury
- Make sure you have basic medical insurance that covers care provided outside the United States (select Chapter 17 from the guide, or click here for more information)
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