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The International Traveler's Guide to Avoiding Infections

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By Johns Hopkins Press

Traveling abroad is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with some risks to your health. One of the biggest risks is infection. With this guide, you can learn how to protect yourself from infections and stay healthy while traveling abroad.

The International Traveler s Guide to Avoiding Infections (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book 1)

The International Traveler's Guide to Avoiding Infections (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book Book 1)

by Charles E. Davis

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The Risks of Infection

There are a number of different infections that you can be exposed to while traveling abroad. These infections can range from mild to severe, and some can even be fatal. The most common infections that travelers experience include:

Diarrhea
Norovirus
Salmonella
E. coli
Hepatitis A
Typhoid fever
Malaria
Dengue fever
Chikungunya
Zika virus

The risk of infection depends on a number of factors, including your destination, the length of your stay, and your activities. If you are traveling to a developing country, staying for an extended period of time, or planning to engage in high-risk activities, your risk of infection is higher.

How to Protect Yourself

There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself from infection while traveling abroad. These include:

Get vaccinated before you travel.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
Avoid eating raw or undercooked food.
Drink only bottled or boiled water.
Avoid contact with animals.
Use insect repellent.
Wear protective clothing.

If you do get sick while traveling abroad, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment can help to prevent serious complications.

What to Do If You Get Sick

If you get sick while traveling abroad, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment can help to prevent serious complications.

When you see a doctor, be sure to tell them where you have been traveling and what symptoms you are experiencing. This information will help the doctor to diagnose your illness and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Depending on your illness, you may be prescribed antibiotics, anti-nausea medication, or other medications. You may also be advised to rest and drink plenty of fluids.

If you are seriously ill, you may need to be hospitalized. In some cases, you may need to be evacuated to a hospital in your home country.

By following these tips, you can help to reduce your risk of infection while traveling abroad. However, it is important to remember that there is always some risk of infection, even if you take all the necessary precautions. If you do get sick, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.

With this guide, you can learn how to protect yourself from infections and stay healthy while traveling abroad.

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The International Traveler's Guide to Avoiding Infections (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book Book 1)

by Charles E. Davis

4.7 out of 5