II. Precautions
- Review specific risks and preparation (e.g. Immunizations) at least 6 weeks before travel
- Avoid excessive risks associated with death
- Avoid other risks
- Tattoos or piercing (risk of HIV, Hepatitis C)
- Avoid filling medications in low-income nations (risk of adulterated medications)
- Protect yourself
- See Sun Exposure
- See High Altitude Sickness
- See DVT Prevention in Travelers
- Practice safe sex (Condoms and Contraception)
- Consider travel insurance with emergency medical evacuation coverage
- Especially for high risk activities (e.g. mountain climbing)
- Comorbid Conditions
- See Air Travel Restriction
- Carry documentation of medical history
- Active medical conditions
- Medication allergies
- Medications
- Carry prescribed medications in their original containers when possible
- Also bring a list of the medications with both trade and generic names, along with indications
- Ideally, have list addended with names in destination language
- Bring enough medication supply to cover for extra emergency days of travel (in carry-on luggage)
- If medication must be purchased in destination country, review with pharmacist to verify equivalence
- Declare potentially suspect medications
- Liquid medications >3.4 ounces
- Syringes
- Inquire about controlled substances and banned substances in destination country prior to travel
- Adderall is banned in Japan
- Pseudophedrine is banned in Mexico
- References
- (2022) Presc Lett 29(5): 28
- Carry prescribed medications in their original containers when possible
III. Risk factors: Travel related illness
- Backpacking trek or adventure travel
- Age over 65 years
- Immunocompromised state
- U.S. Immigrant returning to country of origin
- Long-term travel
- Pregnancy
- Uncontrolled comorbidity
IV. Contraindications: Travel Restrictions
V. Management: Emergency care while traveling
VI. Management: Returning Travelers
VII. Prevention
VIII. Resources
- See Travel Resources
- CDC Travel
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| Definition (MSH) | Aspects of health and disease related to travel. |
| Definition (NCI) | The act of going from one place to another. |
| Definition (CSP) | to go on a trip or tour; also used to cover the expenses of traveling, such as airfare, hotel, rental car, etc. |
| Concepts | Daily or Recreational Activity (T056) |
| MSH | D014195 |
| SnomedCT | 129018004, 420008001 |
| English | Travel, Travels, traveling, Traveling, Traveling (function), Traveling (observable entity), Traveling, function (observable entity), travel, Travel (event) |
| Spanish | viaje (evento), viaje, viajar (entidad observable), viajar (función), viajar, Viaje |
| Swedish | Resor |
| Czech | cestování, turistika |
| Finnish | Matkailu |
| Russian | PUTESHESTVIIA, TURIZM, ПУТЕШЕСТВИЯ, ТУРИЗМ |
| Croatian | PUTOVANJE |
| Polish | Turystyka, Podróże |
| Norwegian | Not Translated[Travel] |
| French | Voyage |
| German | Reisen |
| Italian | Viaggiare |
| Dutch | Reizen |
| Portuguese | Viagem |
Ontology: Traveler's Health (C1456578)
| Definition (MEDLINEPLUS) |
Traveling can increase your chances of getting sick. A long flight can increase your risk for deep vein thrombosis. Once you arrive, it takes time to adjust to the water, food, and air in another place. Water in developing countries can contain viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause stomach upset and diarrhea. Be safe by using only bottled or purified water for drinking, making ice cubes, and brushing your teeth. If you use tap water, boil it or use iodine tablets. Food poisoning can also be a risk. Eat only food that is fully cooked and served hot. Avoid unwashed or unpeeled raw fruits and vegetables. If you are traveling out of the country, you might also need vaccinations or medicines to prevent specific illnesses. Which ones you need will depend on what part of the world you're visiting, the time of year, your age, overall health status, and previous immunizations. See your doctor 4 to 6 weeks before your trip. Most vaccines take time to become effective. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Concepts | Group Attribute (T102) |
| English | Traveler's Health |
