First aid kit – important in other European countries
That no one wants to become a sick, is obvious. Who gets caught anyway, can also take on holiday in most European countries, a good to excellent health care services. Not only in the tropics, but also when traveling within Europe are infections can not be excluded, for example by unfamiliar food or air conditioning related cold. Although medical care in many European countries is comparable to the American, the purchase of OTC agents can be difficult. It is not always easy to find a pharmacy and if the usual drugs are not available or are called local. Moreover, in many countries, the leaflet due to the language barrier is an insurmountable obstacle. In order to avoid these problems, should therefore be guessed at the holiday preparation of a well-equipped first aid kit. General tips for first-aid kit. Basically,...
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Vacation planning: thinking in time to a vaccination
Why we need vacation planning? Holiday season is the best time, especially when the target is far away. But that of your dream trip is not a nightmare, you should check before starting your trip on recommended vaccinations and immunization requirements for the holiday destination, and not forget the everyday risks of infection. More and more people are attracted by the holiday period in distant lands, because the choice is often cheap and fast to book. But few make it think about the necessary vaccinations. However, not only in distant holiday destinations lurk dangerous pathogens such as cholera, yellow fever or malaria. Even during a holiday trip to the Mediterranean, the risk increases with pathogens to come into contact, against which there is no protection. Therefore, you should check early on existing vaccination recommendations and applicable immunization requirements, especially...
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Carefree in the tropics with the proper vaccinations
Who plans travel to Brazil soon, should be informed in advance. For example, to the Olympic Games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. So you can enjoy the holiday properly and fro recover and return healthy, should check their immunization tropical travelers. Especially advisable is a vaccination against influenza. In Brazil, the influenza lasts the whole year, not just as at home in the cold season. Also a vaccination against yellow fever may be useful, as long trips in corresponding vulnerable zones such as Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Distrito Federal (including capital Brasilia), Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, Tocantins and are planned. Which vaccinations are exactly necessary depends on in which areas a trip is planned. Even where travel style vacationers prefer – from the luxury hotel to the backpacking – plays...
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What is important during and after long-distance travel
More and more people are drawn into the long-distance travel. Especially trips to Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America are growing in popularity. What many forget, traveling to distant countries, the risk of developing particularly high. But with good planning and good behavior on site you can protect yourself from many dangers. First, you should look closely at your destination. Important, however, are not only culture and geography, but also potential risks typical diseases or entry requirements. To apply for distant destinations often special vaccination requirements that must be detected within a certain period prior to departure. About the regulations or recommendations you should familiarize yourself according to your destination on time knowledgeable. In addition to the Imf Check may be necessary depending on the travel destination also a malaria prophylaxis. Should also medications that must be taken regularly,...
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Iced teas – a healthy alternative to quench your thirst
At last summer, sun and heat. With increasing temperatures, however, also increases the daily fluid requirements. In addition to mineral water can quench your thirst while other healthy drinks such as iced tea. But beware of hidden calories traps, because many Fertigeistees contain almost as much sugar as soda and Co. Per day adults need about 1.5 to 2 liters of fluid and the demand can be enlarged by profuse sweating, for example, during exercise or in hot weather yet. However, many people have been preparing 1.5 liters problems, especially if they are to be covered by mineral water and other healthy drinks. In order to get a little taste of variety, many prefer to engage sweet soda or other sugary drinks such as iced tea manufacture. In this case, this iced teas have nothing in common with the...
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Winter sports in pregnancy.
A pregnancy is not only fun, but also worries. The expectant parents want to take any chances and are often confused. Is skiing in pregnancy dangerous or risks can be reduced? Pregnant during the winter holidays? If the attending physician does not concern a winter holiday is always a good idea. Strained trips should be avoided, however. What exactly is exhausting, is located on the carrying capacity of the pregnant women. Sporty women have no problems with long hikes or lightweight climbing. Caution but with trips over 1800 meters , because here the oxygen content of the air decreases. This strains the pregnant woman and is unhealthy for the child. The temperatures, however, are hardly problematic for the child. The body of the mother, makes an increasing circulation to ensure that the baby is not damaged. Freeze or sweat...
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