Special episode: Health and CDC

Dr Mary Travelbest Guide

Travel tip: Get the right sleep and exercise before your trip. That will boost your immunity.

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Today’s Special Episode on Travel Health and CDC checklist questions

Here’s what you need to know…..and answer

CDC has a good website with the right questions to ask your doctor. Or for your doctor to ask you.

• When are you traveling?
• Make sure you plan ahead, even months ahead.

• and how long will you be at each location?

• Where are you traveling?
• Which countries are you visiting
• and in what order?
• Where within the country or countries will you be traveling?
• Are these destinations urban or rural?
• Where will you be staying (sleeping) during your trip
• (such as a hotel with air conditioning,
• screened cabin, open-air tents,
• or with family or friends)?
• What activities will you be doing during your trip?
• Have you traveled internationally in the past?
• When did you travel?
• How old are you?
• What vaccinations have you had before?
• Do you have or could you get a written record of your previous vaccinations?
• When did you have these vaccinations?
• How many doses did you have of a particular vaccine?
• Do you have any other allergies?
• In particular, do you have an allergy to eggs, latex, yeast, mercury, or thimerosal?
• What is your medical history and current health status?

• What medications are you currently taking or have you taken in the past 3 months?

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/preparing-for-appointment

Is there a disease directory at CDC?

Yes there is. Show notes have the link. You will find the most common diseases and where they are mostly found, plus immunizations.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases

Let’s get ready for your next healthy trip solo.