WESTERN DISASTER CENTER

Before you set up for a trip, please seek advice of your family doctor who will always inform you on all the prophylactic medical rules applicable when going to this or that particular country. On the other hand, if you have any illness, you doctor most probably will advise you an additional medical examination before your trip, and prescribe you the drugs you will have to take with you in necessary quantities.

The family doctor should provide you with the info on necessary vaccination if need be, or on special prophylactic measures. It may take some additional time, that is why you are advised not to postpone your visit to the doctor till too late. Go to the doctor in about a month before you are planning to go. Get acquainted with the medical help system in the country you are going to, and pay special attention to what your medical insurance provides you with.

While on the road:

- try to wash your hands with water and soap as often as possible,
- try to eat only well-cooked food,
- fruit and vegetables should bear no trace of vermiculation and should be in good state. Always peel them yourself after washing.
- take more liquid to avoid dehydration, especially in a hot and humid climate,
- do not drink tap water, fountain water; do not use ice cubes,
- drink only water whose quality is guaranteed, mainly bottled,
- try to avoid ice-cream, pastry, milk in the countries where these products and their preparation method seem suspicious to you,
- do not buy food from street traders,
- protect your body from mosquito bites with special creams, sleep in the rooms protected with mosquito nets,
- beware of sunstroke in hot countries. Use hats, sunglasses, sunscreen creams for skin, etc.