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UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE TRAVEL AND HEALTH Tony Arklay Director University Health Service

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE TRAVEL AND HEALTH Tony Arklay Director University Health Service. Unfortunately you have what we call no insurance. “Travel broadens the mind and loosens the bowel” Early 20 th century proverb Anonymous. Some road rules.

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UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE TRAVEL AND HEALTH Tony Arklay Director University Health Service

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  1. UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE TRAVEL AND HEALTH Tony Arklay Director University Health Service

  2. Unfortunately you have what we call no insurance

  3. “Travel broadens the mind and loosens the bowel”Early 20th century proverb Anonymous

  4. Some road rules • Remember which side of the road the traffic is on when walking& driving • Avoid rural roads at night in poor countries • Avoid motorbikes especially in poor countries if you like having two legs

  5. Insect borne diseases • Malaria-most dangerous • Many others- Dengue • Avoid mozzie bites • Pills to prevent malaria • Avoid tick bites as well

  6. Travel Advice Get advice early at least 6 weeks prior to departure for trips to poor or tropical countries

  7. Vaccinations recommended for all • Childhood vaccinations • Chickenpox if you haven’t had it • Whooping cough (pertussis) booster if not boosted since childhood • Hepatitis B if vaccination missed in high school (sex and blood-piercings &tatoos) • Flu vaccination

  8. Other Vaccines that may be required in some circumstances • Many-talk to a doctor if you are going to poor or tropical country

  9. Other travel tips • Doctors letter for medication(to avoid problems at customs) • Talk to insurance company if you have medical condition

  10. For visit to a wealthy country • List of medications (trade& generic names) and dose • Details of drug and other allergies • Take more medication than you need in case you lose some-keep in both luggage and carry-on bag. • First aid kit-Antiseptic, bandages, plasters, scissors, thermometer, tweezers • Insect Repellent- • Sun screen-Broad spectrum blocking A & B UV light • Condoms-protect against STIs • Simple pain killer-Paracetamol or Ibuprofen (No codeine) • Travel sickness-if required-talk to pharmacist or doctor • Immunisation record

  11. For visit to poor or tropical country • Emergency kit-Emergency Medical equipment, blood group • in malaria areas • Mosquito net impregnated with permethrin to sleep under in unscreened or non-air conditioned accommodation • Malaria prophylaxis drugs and or emergency treatment • Water purification tablets or Iodine resin water purifier • Fluid Replacement -Sachets of oral rehydration product e.g. Hydrolyte or Gastrolyte • Medication for mild diarrhoea-Loperamide (available from pharmacies) use as directed • Medication to treat severe traveller’s diarrhoea-Discuss with doctor-take antibiotic with you-many counterfeit drugs overseas • Travel Immunisations -See a doctor at least 6 weeks before you go

  12. Useful information sources • smartraveller.gov.au • The Australian Immunisation Handbook 9th Edition (available on the web) • Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov

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