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10 Tips That Can Make Your Spring Break a Healthy One
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Mar 10, 2010 - 3:26:29 PM

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - DENVER, -- Michelle Reesman, RN, Executive Director of Passport Health Colorado, says far too many Spring Break travelers leave home without taking the basic steps she suggests below. "Younger travelers may feel invincible, but they still need to put the same kind of preparation into their health and safety as they do into their destination choice, passport acquisition or flight plans. Too many otherwise wonderful trips are spoiled when these simple rules are ignored," Reesman advises.

1. Getting sick while you travel is no fun. Prepare for a safe and
healthy trip by getting advice from a travel health professional before
international travel. The professional will give you the most
up-to-date recommendations for malaria, anti-diarrheal medication and
immunizations for your trip.
2. Protect yourself from insect bites. Use insect repellants with 20-35%
DEET on all exposed areas of skin. If not staying in an
air-conditioned room, use a bed net. The insect repellant "permethrin"
can be sprayed on clothing and bed nets.
3. Wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 - as recommended by the
American Academy of Dermatology.
4. Don't drink tap water or drinks made with ice. And brush your teeth
with bottled water. Bottled water is plentiful in most areas around
the world.
5. Eat only hot, well-cooked, foods. If you eat fresh fruit and veggies,
make sure you can peel the skins yourself. Bananas and oranges are
examples.
6. Swim in well-chlorinated pools and salt water. Avoid swimming or
wading in rivers, lakes and ponds, which can contain parasites.
7. Be aware of local laws. Some countries have severe penalties for
illegal drugs and excessive use of alcohol.
8. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death and injury among
travelers. Wear a seatbelt in the car and a helmet while riding a
motorcycle. Travel only during daylight hours.
9. Take along a basic first-aid kit. Include medications such as
ibuprofen for pain relief. Discuss the options for treatment of
travelers' diarrhea with a travel health specialist.
10. Prevent sexually transmitted diseases by using condoms bought in the
United States.


Have fun, Reesman advises. Spring Break only comes around once a year!

Michelle Reesman, RN is the Executive Director and Co-Owner of Passport Health Colorado. She holds a Certificate in Travel Health from the International Society of Travel Medicine and counsels thousands of travelers every year who are venturing to all corners of the globe. Passport Health Colorado, with offices in Glendale/Cherry Creek, Lakewood, Boulder, Centennial, Colorado Springs, and now Fort Collins, offers immunizations, medications and destination-specific international wellness information. For more information, visit PassportHealthCO.com.

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