This article is tourism topic.
En route staying healthy is important, especially when traveling in areas where the doctor has a long way to go.
When traveling, you should use common sense. If you have a permanent illness, you should definitely see a doctor before you travel, in addition to looking closely at what your travel insurance covers, bring as much personal medication as you need along the way, and copies of your prescription. See country-specific restrictions on what you can take to each country you plan to go to - In Japan for example, some cough medicines are also banned!
First aid
You should be more careful when traveling than at home and it is a good idea to take a small first aid kit with you no matter where the trip takes you.
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Environmental hazards
In countries with different climates and terrain, the tourist should be aware of e.g. mountain sickness risk and protect your skin from the sun.
Diseases
Especially when traveling in developing countries, the risk of disease is high - and such diseases are much more serious than the flu.
Diseases
If you have any of the following diseases you may want to see a doctor before traveling, especially if it is a long-term trip to some more exotic destination.
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- High blood pressure or other heart failure
- Breathing difficulties
- You are taking any other medications regularly.