Question 1

why should i continue to travel if i'm disabled?

Accepted Answer

Because it's fun: Traveling to new places and meeting new people can be fun. If you are disabled you will need a little advance planning to make sure your adaptive equipment will work well.  Many helpful websites can give you ideas about destinations and handling disabilities while traveling.

Question 2

what are the limits of travel insurance?

Accepted Answer

Traveling: Traveling medical insurance is a form of protection in case of a medical emergency (usually) when traveling to an area of the country or more frequently to another country where your established medical insurance will not normally cover you. As mentioned previously, it normally covers medical emergencies rather routine care.

Question 3

how to keep skin glowing and healthy while travelling?

Accepted Answer

Travel size tubes: Of sunscreen and a retinol cream.

Question 4

hi, i have to travel in china, which medics must i have in my luggage ? thanks

Accepted Answer

Pepto Bismol/Mask: Pepto Bismol would be good to have on hand for potential diarrhea depending on what you eat and drink.  You may want to see a doctor for a rx of cipro (ciprofloxacin) as well.  If you are going to a large city, a mask to wear to avoid significant inhalation of pollution particles.

Question 5

antibiotics for travel?

Accepted Answer

Depends on details: Antibiotics (such as antivirals, antibacterials, and antifungals) are occasionally given to travelers to self-diagnose, self-monitor, and self-treat for particular infections they might encounter on their travels... in which they either would have a difficult time getting medical care at their destinations. However, non-medical travelers generally should not be self-diagnosing and self-treating.

Question 6

do i need any preventative medication if i am travelling to vietnam?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You need Malaria Prophylaxis,Typhoid Vaccine,Hepatitis A Vaccine and all other vaccines have to be up to date like DPT,Polio,MMR.Consult your Doctor

Question 7

i am pregnant and had nosebleed while travelling by plane. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Probably: It is not unusual at this time of the year, but if it could not be stopped then you should be seen.

Question 8

im travelling to australia for a year and was wondering if i need any vaccination  thanks?

Accepted Answer

Vaccinations: Make sure your tetanus shot is up to date. Being immunized against hepatitis a is optional as well as yellow fever and typhoid immunizations.

Question 9

what is traveling pain?

Accepted Answer

There are many kinds: Travelling pain can be pain that goes from one joint to another, which is a hall mark of rheumatic diseases.  The latin root "rheum" means "to flow" or travel.  It can also be referred pain, which means the problem is  in one place, e.g. The lower back, but is felt in another, e.g. The back of the leg.  Fibromyalgia can be associated with travelling pain.

Question 10

i have travelling sickness. how can i overcone ?

Accepted Answer

Do you mean motion: sickness? If you do, take 1-2tabs bonine before you travel.

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I am pregnant and had nosebleed while travelling by plane. is that ok?

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Im travelling to australia for a year and was wondering if i need any vaccination thanks?

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I have travelling sickness. how can i overcone ?

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