Travelers’ Must-have Item – Doctor’s Prescribed Travel Medicine
Summer vacation is around the corner. Travel medicine is a must-have item when planning the trip. “It is recommended to have a basic consultation with a doctor and prescribe travel medicines before journey. Also, preparing a translated medical record and examining health requirements with the risks at the destination to get vaccinated as early as possible”, Dr. Leung Yuk Luen, an Emergency Medicine specialist from Chiron Medical stated.
Importance of Travel Medicine & Translated Medical Record
“Doctor’s Prescribed Travel Medicine” service, which provides a basic consultation and prescription of ten travel medicines on alleviating common travel illnesses symptoms like fever, cold, allergy and gastrointestinal discomforts, etc.
Besides being equipped with travel medicine, travelers should also prepare a translated personal medical record in local language. “Most people no longer have the energy to list out their detailed medical records when getting sick, hindering proper treatments because of inaccurate translation.” Dr. Leung said. Even if traveling to frequently visited areas like Japan and Korea, the awareness of travel medicine and the translated medical records should not be underestimated.
Conduct Travel Health Consultation, Based on Destination
In addition, if there are higher risks of public health issues at the destination, a detailed travel health consultation is needed to ensure the healthy journey. According to the destination in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, doctors would check the specific health advice and vaccination requirements. “During the detailed travel health consultation, we will also make advice and prescribe proper medications; for example, to alleviate high altitude syndrome in Tibet by taking the medications 2 days before ascending and strongly advised not to run fast and be aware of heart rate, etc.” Dr. Leung stated.
Furthermore, getting vaccinated earlier is highly recommended to the hepatitis endemic destination so as to produce adequate antibodies. “The first dose of Hepatitis A vaccine must be taken at least two weeks before departure, so take it early.” Dr. Leung said. We encourage everyone to have travel medicine, understand health advice and vaccination requirements before the trip.
Doctor’s Recommendations on Travel Health Tips
Equipped with Travel Medicine
Prepare a translated medical record
Eat more vegetables and fruits to prevent constipation
Bring the corn in pack for kids to enrich their dietary fiber
Prepare banana split to attract kids eat more fruits for digestion
