InsuranceOnline.my - Your Trusted Malaysia Insurance Services Provider » Hepatitis A http://www.insuranceonline.my Your Trusted Malaysia Insurance Services Provider Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:13:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Travel-related Health Advice http://www.insuranceonline.my/2009/09/travel-related-health-advice/ http://www.insuranceonline.my/2009/09/travel-related-health-advice/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:34:36 +0000 The Underwriter http://www.insuranceonline.my/?p=756 The following is some health tips which can be useful for travelers who want to make sure they are physically prepared for their trips:

Medical Advice
Before travel, consult your health professional to discuss:

  • Itinerary
  • Duration of Travel
  • Mode of Travel
  • Past Medical History
  • Vaccination Requirements
  • Pregnancy
  • Allergies
  • Medications
  • Pre-existing Conditions
  • Disease Prevention

Tips for long distance travellers:

  • Do frequent leg exercise and take deep breaths regularly while seated
  • Drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages to prevent dehydration

The three R’s of Travel Vaccination

1) Routine Vaccinations are regularly administered during childhood / adulthood:

  • Tetanus / Diphtheria
  • Polio
  • MMR
  • Pneumococcal
  • Varicella
  • Meningococcal

2) Required Vaccinations may be legally required when crossing international borders:

  • Yellow Fever
  • Cholera
  • Meningococcal

3) Recommended Vaccinations may be recommended depending on your specific travel destination:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Rabies
  • Cholera

Please see your doctor to idenfity your specific needs.

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