Worldwide travel is at the top of many people’s agendas for 2022 and 2023. So many of us spent so much time cooped up and bored in our homes during the coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic that we started making grand plans for travel once borders opened and restrictions were loosened. Worldwide travel is exciting and increasing numbers of people are using their passports to see some places and sights they’ve wanted for their entire lives. This is great! But it really is essential that you consider every element of making your trip as positive as possible. Sure, everyone remembers to ensure they have the correct passports and VISAs. They know their route. Book their flights. They arrange accommodation. They organize activities. This is all-important. But one area that people tend to neglect when planning travel is their health. You really need to put your health first in these plans to avoid sickness and pain. Here are a few areas to focus on.
How to Put Health First While You’re Travelling
Travel Insurance
First and foremost, you need to make sure that you have travel insurance if you’re going to travel the world. Different countries have different healthcare policies and you could find that you’re not entitled to free healthcare in other places. You need to make sure that you have an insurance policy so that, if anything does happen to you or you do require medical attention while you’re away, you can receive the care you need without having to worry about huge medical bills that could plunge you into debt. Browse different policies and read their fine print. Make sure they cover everything you need, cover the country you’re visiting and the amount of time you’re staying there, and that you disclose any medical conditions you may have. If anything happens while you’re away that is the fault of anyone else, you may also want the details of a personal injury lawyer on hand too.
Travel Vaccines
Another important step to take before heading away is to get your recommended travel vaccines. Some countries have strict rules about what vaccines you need in order to pass their borders. For example, some countries may require Covid vaccines or Yellow Fever vaccines to allow you entry. Other vaccines are recommended. You should get these too. They can protect you from conditions that are more prevalent in the country you’re visiting, but that your body may have no existing immunity to.
Malaria Tablets and Insect Repellent Spray
Find out whether the country you’re visiting has mosquitos and whether there is any risk of conditions such as malaria. A healthcare professional will be able to provide you with this information. If there is a risk, you may need to have a course of antimalarials. You should also make sure to practice bite prevention by using mosquito and insect-repellent sprays.
These are just a few starter steps that should get your worldwide journey started in the right direction. Each piece of advice could help you to manage your health and well-being as best possible!
Jessi is the creative mind behind The Coffee Mom, a popular blog that combines parenting advice, travel tips, and a love for all things Disney. As a trusted Disney influencer and passionate storyteller, Jessi’s authentic insights and relatable content resonate with readers worldwide.