OSDH Encourages Planning Ahead to Stay Healthy During International Travel
Thursday, June 09, 2016
For Release: June 9, 2016 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications (405) 271-5601
As Oklahomans prepare for international travel for business, leisure, or volunteer activities, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging international travelers to do their research to make their trip a healthy one.
“It’s important to be proactive by learning about travel advisories for your destination, planning ahead to obtain any recommended vaccines or preventive medications, or deciding if travel should be rescheduled for persons at high-risk of illness,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Kristy Bradley.
Examples of current travel advisories are related to the ongoing outbreaks of Zika virus in numerous Latin American countries and the Caribbean, chikungunya virus activity in several Pacific Island countries, and outbreaks of yellow fever in several African countries. OSDH recommends the following tips for staying healthy during international travel:
Preparation Tips Before You Leave:
As Oklahomans prepare for international travel for business, leisure, or volunteer activities, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging international travelers to do their research to make their trip a healthy one.
“It’s important to be proactive by learning about travel advisories for your destination, planning ahead to obtain any recommended vaccines or preventive medications, or deciding if travel should be rescheduled for persons at high-risk of illness,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Kristy Bradley.
Examples of current travel advisories are related to the ongoing outbreaks of Zika virus in numerous Latin American countries and the Caribbean, chikungunya virus activity in several Pacific Island countries, and outbreaks of yellow fever in several African countries. OSDH recommends the following tips for staying healthy during international travel:
Preparation Tips Before You Leave:
- Enough prescription medications and any other medications your physician may recommend to last through the duration of your trip.
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent, ideally containing DEET or picaridin.
- Alcohol-based hand gels containing 60 - 95 percent alcohol.
General Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling:
For more information about international travel safety, visit the CDC travelers’ health website at www.cdc.gov/travel or the OSDH travelers’ health web site at http://go.usa.gov/chCam.
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