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Posted by Specialist Doctor I, Master Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.The long holiday April 30 - May 1 is very suitable for a trip with loved ones. Don't let health problems spoil this precious time. With just a little attention while packing, you can avoid a lot of unwanted things. Let's listen to the basic notes from Doctor Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh (Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Da Nang) to know what to prepare!
1. Personal items
Because the weather is the most unpredictable thing, whether traveling to hot or cold places, it is also necessary to bring a thin coat and towel, to avoid unexpected cold weather or sudden rain. It is recommended to bring a small suitcase under As hand luggage for during travel, if you have any extra shopping, or need to carry it, you can pull it, instead of wearing it or carrying it with you. That's both convenient, and avoids having to carry heavy loads, affecting health. If you go to the beach, don't forget the necessary items:Wide-brimmed hat, personal towel Sunscreen with SPF from 30 or more to protect the skin Do not wear leather shoes, sports shoes, instead, choose soft, waterproof sandals Swimwear: If going for a short day, you can prepare a set, but if going about 1 week, prepare 2 sets to change If you have children with you, you need to prepare:
Cotton towels, wet wipes. If your baby is under 2 years old, you need to bring diapers and diapers. Bring a lot of outer clothes, underwear during the day and at night (to change). Even when going to a hot climate, it is still necessary to bring warm clothes, socks, bibs for the baby Buoys, sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, insect repellent Swimsuits and swimming goggles to prevent water from entering the baby's eyes Oil Bathing, washing and personal hygiene items commonly used at home, avoiding allergic reactions to things the baby is not used to using Strollers or slings so that parents do not have to hold them for a long time while walking
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2. Food
The difference in food taste in a new land can make it difficult for you and your family (especially young children and the elderly) to adapt right away. A few small packages of seasonings such as dried fish sauce, salt and pepper, and salt and pepper will help to harmonize the taste faster.You can bring food for the first day of travel to ensure the health of the whole family in case you can't find a place to eat when you first arrive. However, because food is often bulky, difficult to preserve, and no longer guarantees quality after a long transportation process, you need to calculate to bring a sufficient amount.
Activities such as swimming, walking to visit tourist sites will make you expend a lot of energy, easily hungry - especially for young children. You should bring cakes, canned food to snack before the main meal. Snacks help maintain the fun and ensure adequate nutrition. Note, people with diabetes need to bring their own food to avoid sudden spikes in blood sugar.
3. Medicines
Summer travel often has digestive problems such as food poisoning, vomiting, acute diarrhea... Therefore, it is necessary to prepare some Oresol packages to mix drinking water in time before going to a medical facility. , avoid dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, which are dangerous to health, especially for young children.Bring some necessary medicines (sedatives, medicine for stomach upset, diarrhea...) and some basic medical tools such as cotton, bandages...
The attractive thing when traveling to the sea is You can enjoy seafood, however, if you have allergies, you need to bring allergy medicine for prevention. The seafood that most often causes allergies are crayfish, lobster, stingray, tuna, snails...
If your trip to the sea or your place has a swimming pool, prepare medicine. eye drops, cotton swabs to ensure cleanliness every day.
If you are prone to seasickness, you should prepare anti-sickness medicine. Should be taken with a snack 30 minutes before departure
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4. What should people with health problems pay attention to?
People with chronic diseases need to bring special medicines, especially when traveling to islands, to areas with relatively poor physical conditions or when traveling abroad – where requirements and prices may vary. for medical services.For people with special diseases, bring medical records or current prescriptions (preferably accompanied by English to present to medical facilities for reference in case you need to go to the hospital.
Recommended to buy. health insurance or travel insurance to protect yourself against unforeseen health contingencies or accidents during the journey.
