Avoid contagious infections in their travel at the end of year

If you go to travel to receive the 2010 not only get worried to find out what the attractions of the area to see. You should also know the location of the post or health center nearest to respond immediately before an emergency situation. If you want to know more about the subject, keep reading.

Yellow Fever AND MALARIA
If plans go toward the Amazon should count already with the vaccine against yellow fever, infectious disease and acute which is transmitted by a mosquito bite. “In the cities Amazonia there is no report of this infection, but in the surrounding areas. It is recommended shots with 10 days in advance,” he said the infectious Eddie Angles, president of the Center of Travel Medicine.

Angles suggested also made a prophylaxis to the return of the trip. “It is important to consult with your doctor because in these cases there is no place for self,” he said.

Fever, chills and malaise are just some symptoms of malaria, present in the north coast and central jungle of the country. It is also transmitted by an insect bite and, if not treated in time, it could cause death. Therefore, avoid going to the field or to mount in from 6 p.m. and always wear t-shirts with long sleeves.

DENGUE FEVER AND HEIGHT
In the area of diseases not preventable also is the dengue, which has generally been recorded in the north coast, the Amazon and Lima. “For the dengue there is no specific treatment. Only recommended avoid exposure in the places where live mosquitoes and use insect repellent,” he said.

The altitude of the place where travel is also an important point must be considered at the time to chart a trip. For the experts, in the villages or towns below 2,500 m.s.n.m, almost no cases of altitude sickness, “but meters above it recorded these evils, especially in the people hypertensive or obese,” said Angles, who suggested go to a specialist before visiting these cities.

CARE WITH THE STI
The possibility of sexual encounters any rises much in these times of the year, also increasing the number of cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIS). To understand of Leonel Martinez Cevallos, infectious hospital Archbishop Loayza, in places such as Cuzco and the Peruvian Amazon has increased the likelihood of transmission of any STIS. “The condom is an excellent instrument of protection against these infections, but it would be best avoid these encounters occasional or with unknown persons for free of many diseases”, he emphasized.

These are just some of the unforeseen health with which can be found during his trip. It is with you the responsibility to take precautions of the case to safeguard their health and that of their loved ones.

They are preventable diseases
Beaches, swimming pools, rivers or ponds are the favorite haunts of the people in this summer season. But must also know that in these can be nested diseases. According to the infectious Leonel Martinez, there can be purchased diseases such as leptospirosis.

He noted that at this time of year increase the diarrheal and respiratory diseases. That is why it should reaffirm recommendations such as washing of hands and a proper handling in the preparation of food.

“In these days, young people who leave camp should know that these diseases are preventable and that, if they are treated in time, should not cause greater havoc. Nothing is easier to avoid eating disorders or alcoholics not to submit any table infectious regrettable,” he said.

Keys
Basic Equipment for the traveler
1. Use aspirin or acetaminophen for pain relief.

2. for allergies or insect bites use antihistamines.

3. Those who go to isolated areas must carry antibiotics, although prescription. Against the diarrhea is ideal loperamide.

4. To prevent nausea and vomiting use metoclopramide. The mixture or rehydrating rehydration salts used to prevent dehydration, for example, by severe diarrhea.

5. Repellent and sunscreen (with sun protection factor more than 50). Apply first the blocker and then the repellent.

6. The aloe vera served to treat irritation by sunburn or insect bites. The talc is used for infections and fungi. The antiseptics are ideals against the cuts.

7. Remember to bring band, bandages and dressings; scissors to cut; and disposable gloves to handle. Also tablets water purification.