Travel tip: Get the right sleep and exercise before your trip. That will boost your immunity.
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Today's Special Episode on Travel Health and CDC checklist questions
Here's what you need to know…..and answer
CDC has a good website with the right questions to ask your doctor. Or for your doctor to ask you.
- When are you traveling?
- Make sure you plan ahead, even months ahead.
- and how long will you be at each location?
- Where are you traveling?
- Which countries are you visiting
- and in what order?
- Where within the country or countries will you be traveling?
- Are these destinations urban or rural?
- Where will you be staying (sleeping) during your trip
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- (such as a hotel with air conditioning,
- screened cabin, open-air tents,
- or with family or friends)?
- What activities will you be doing during your trip?
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- Have you traveled internationally in the past?
- When did you travel?
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- How old are you?
- What vaccinations have you had before?
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- Do you have or could you get a written record of your previous vaccinations?
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- When did you have these vaccinations?
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- How many doses did you have of a particular vaccine?
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- Do you have any other allergies?
- In particular, do you have an allergy to eggs, latex, yeast, mercury, or thimerosal?
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- What is your medical history and current health status?
- What medications are you currently taking or have you taken in the past 3 months?
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/preparing-for-appointment
Is there a disease directory at CDC?
Yes there is. Show notes have the link. You will find the most common diseases and where they are mostly found, plus immunizations.
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases
Let's get ready for your next healthy trip solo.
