Travel Medicine

Travel medicine or emporiatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and management of health problems of international travelers.

Travel medicine includes pre-travel consultation and evaluation, contingency planning during travel, and post-travel follow-up and care. Information is provided by the WHO that addresses health issues for travelers for each country as well as the specific health risks of air travel itself. Also, the CDC publishes valuable and up-to-date information. Key areas to consider are vaccination and the six I’s:

> Insects: repellents, mosquito nets, antimalarial medication

> Ingestions: safety of drinking water, food

> Indiscretion: HIV, sexually transmitted disease

> Injuries: accident avoidance, personal safety

> Immersion: schistosomiasis

> Insurance: coverage and services during travel, access to health care

Source Wikipedia:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel_medicine
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