If you are taking a vacation this season with family or friends, try to avoid also taking a vacation from a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are going abroad or staying in your own backyard, MeMD has outlined 15 steps you can take to stay out of harms way. For example, before leaving on an international trip make sure your immunizations are up-to-date. Vacation is a time for rest and relaxation. Follow the steps listed in the presentation to enjoy a safe and healthy vacation, no matter where your travels take you. You can also see the information on MeMD's website: http://bit.ly/P32EBD. Enjoy the trip!

1. 15 Travel Tips
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2. Tip 1: Service Your Car
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§ Prevent unwanted
accidents and
delays by taking
your car in for a full
check-up before
the trip

3. Tip 2: Stay Mobile
3
§ Blood clots form
after hours of
physical inactivity,
like during long
flights
§ Prevent blood clots
by regularly
stretching your legs

4. Tip 3: Check for Vaccinations
4
§ For international
travel, update your
immunizations well
before your trip, as
most vaccines
take time to
become effective

5. Tip 4: Speak with Your Health
Insurance Company
5
§ For international
travel, check with
your heath
insurance provider
to make sure you
are covered
abroad

6. Tip 5: Speak with Your Credit
Card Company
6
§ Avoid financial
mishaps by
informing your
credit card
company of all
travel plans

7. Tip 6: Watch What You Eat
7
§ Eat at trusted or
recommended
restaurants
§ Slim down portions
and follow a set
time-schedule for
meals

8. Tip 7: Drink Plenty of Water
8
§ Depending on your
location, drink at
least eight 8-ounce
glasses of water a
day
§ If your destination
lacks clean water,
bring purification
tablets

9. Tip 8: Wash Your Hands Often
9
§ Frequent hand
washing is one of
the best ways to
avoid getting sick
§ If soap and water
are not available,
use an alcohol-
based hand sanitizer

10. Tip 9: Get Adequate Sleep
10
§ Aim for eight hours
of sleep a night
§ If you’re well rested,
you’ll have more
energy to enjoy the
vacation

11. Tip 10: Pack a First Aid Kit
11
§ Be prepared for
minor
complications
§ Kit should include
bandages, gauze
pads, tweezers,
antacid, allergy
and cold
medicines

12. Tip 11: Guard Against Insect
Bites12
§ Bring a repellent
that contains DEET
§ If bitten, mix baking
soda and water and
apply the mixture to
the bite

13. Tip 12: Limit Your Sun Exposure
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§ Prevent sunburns
and future skin
cancer by
applying sunscreen
every two hours
§ Wear sunglasses
and a hat

14. Tip 13: Beware of Recreational
Water Illnesses (RWIs)
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§ RWIs are found in
swimming pools,
lakes, hot tubs, and
oceans
§ Take kids on
frequent bathroom
breaks
§ Don’t swallow water

15. Tip 14: Keep Meds Nearby
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§ When flying, place
all medications in
your carry-on
luggage
§ Bring a copy of
prescriptions in
case you need a
refill

16. Tip 15: Keep Your Travel Plans
Private16
§ Resist the urge to
broadcast plans on
Facebook
§ Every year, houses
are robbed
because burglars
saw travel posts on
social networks

17. H e a l t h c a r e V i r t u a l l y A n y w h e r e
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consultations with medical providers.
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Happy & Healthy
Travels!
And remember - if you
do get sick while away
from home, you can
always see a doctor
online or over the
phone through

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