When you are in a trip to somewhere for few days or more, it's always important to maintain your health. When you are planning to have a trip, you must consider how well your body is. Because if you are traveling and then you get sick that makes your trip screwed.
Something that has to be in your mind is if you are taking a trip with your family or traveling abroad for several weeks, it's easier for you to get sick when you are in a new place because your body hasn't had adjust to the weather, food, and the environment itself. I remember my first time when I came in USA from Indonesia, that was my first time going abroad. And then I got pretty bad cold even in USA was in summer. And when the winter came, It got worse and I got sick again with worse cold than before.
The first thing you should do if you're heading overseas is to find out what kinds of vaccinations you'll need in advance because different countries have different requirements. In the United States, contact your doctor or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a list of necessary vaccinations. You'll want to allow plenty of time for this step in case you need to get vaccines that require more than one dose. Before I went to USA for student exchange program, I had to get some vaccination.
Sometimes the excitement and the stress of travel can make you more likely to get sick. When you are a teen, your immune system is as strong as an adult. But make sure you have a enough time to get sleep. And avoid poor diet because that causes you get sick easier. If you come in a new place, when you are going to eat something that you don't familiar with, ask the waiters, or look on the menu. It gives you detail what ingredient is included in the food. So you know what kind of food you need to avoid if you have a allergy. After long drive you should take a rest by taking a good sleep. So you will be fresh again and ready to start your journey.
Three of the most common health problems that you may experience when traveling are jet lag, altitude sickness, and diarrhea. When you fly across time zones, the differing amounts of light can change your internal body clock, resulting in a condition known as jet lag. Jet lag may cause some symptoms that are bummers on a fun trip, including upset stomach, insomnia, and tiredness.
There are some things you can do to combat jet lag; for example, if you're traveling from west to east, you should stay out of the sun until the day after your arrival. If you're flying from east to west, go for a brisk walk as soon as possible after you arrive.
Altitude sickness is caused by dry air, a decrease in oxygen, and low barometric pressure when you travel to a higher altitude than you're used to. As a result, you may have problems, such as headaches,dehydration, and shortness of breath. Some people are affected at 5,000 feet (1,524 meters), but others aren't affected until they reach altitudes of 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) or more. Find out what altitude you're traveling to before you go to see if altitude sickness could be a problem.
The best prevention for altitude sickness is to gradually increase your altitude every day to get used to it. If that isn't possible, a drug known as acetazolamide can help relieve and even prevent symptoms of altitude sickness. If you think that you might get altitude sickness, talk with your doctor before you leave home.
Diarrhea can be a serious problem for traveler. Traveler's diarrhea known as turista, often occurs when a foreign type of bacteria enters your digestive tract, usually when you eat contaminated food or water. The best way to prevent turista is to be very careful of the food you eat and the water you drink on the road.
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