How to ensure a healthy holiday: advice from the Ministry of Health

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The Ministry of Health has prepared medical notes, which have tips on how to ensure a healthy rest during the holidays.

This information is on the website Ministry of Health.

1. Before you go to another country, you need to know about the possible risk of infection, which may be in a particular region.

"Before you leave check the basic information about the health situation in the country on the Ministry website. Ask your doctor whether you need to make additional vaccinations. Take care of health insurance - it can help in an emergency. Try to avoid sick people arriving in a new country, "- doctors say.

Recommendations for safe holiday by the Ministry of Health / istockphoto.com

2. The Ministry of Health advised to be sure to take with you on a journey medicines.

"The list of essential drugs depends not only on your health but also on the sanitary-epidemiological situation in the country or region where you are going. Take with painkillers, antiseptic and means for protection from the sun. Drink only bottled water if this is not possible, water should be boiled ", -. Warned the Health Ministry.
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3. Travelers should carefully read the warning signs, to comply with laws and regulations. This can save you from wild animals and insects. Also it is better to know the places where it is not necessary to relax and swim.

"Keep your distance from animals, especially wild. Take care of protection from insects, snakes and ticks. When planning a vacation in the nature, choose clothing that covers the body as much as possible ", - noted in the Ministry of Health.

4. Tourists need to understand that any procedure should only be performed in specialized centers that take care of hygiene and sterility of his workplace. This applies to getting your tattoo, manicure and other salon services.

"It is better to refrain from new manicure, but do not put yourself in danger. Through blood transmitted dangerous diseases: HIV, hepatitis B and C. They also transmitted sexually, so it is worth remembering about contraception. If you are not sure as a maid in a hotel, disinfect switches and door handles ", -. Doctors recommend.

Recommendations for safe holiday by the Ministry of Health / istockphoto.com

5. Traveling to other countries, do not forget to wash fruits and vegetables, and it is better to clean them from the skin.

"Be wary of street food, especially seafood. For example, a fish reef may comprise ciguatoxin (toxin certain algae that live in reefs, and which fish feed). Avoid also to insufficient heat treatment of food - steak with blood, poached eggs, grilled "-. Emphasized in the Ministry of Health.

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