4 Health To-Do’s to Prepare For a Trip

When planning a trip, it’s easy to be consumed with planning the logistics, packing list, childcare plans, weather and more. But it’s equally important to do what you can ahead of time to have a healthy trip. Consider what you’ll do if you get sick, especially if traveling to a foreign country.

Innovative Care offers personalized travel health consultations where you receive one-on-one counseling from a trained medical professional who specializes in travel medicine and immunizations. Here are our top tips for have a healthy time away:

Get Your Vaccinations in Order

Vaccinations are one of the most important steps you can take to safeguard your health before international travel. Depending on your destination, you may need routine vaccines (which many people forget about), travel-specific vaccines, or boosters for previously administered vaccines. Our travel medicine clinic has all the latest travel requirements from the CDC, and you will receive an immunization record to keep in your travel documents.

Boost Your Immune System with Vitamins and Supplements

While vaccines are essential for avoiding certain diseases, there are a few other key ways to boost your overall immunity before you travel. Consider taking supplements like Vitamin C to boost immunity, Vitamin D to maintain a strong immune system and probiotics for digestive health.

Don’t Forget These Travel Essentials in Your Medical Kit

Bring these essential items along in case they are hard to come by at your destination. If you’re on prescription medications, make sure you have enough to last the entire trip, plus extra in case of delays. Carry them in their original bottles and bring copies of your prescriptions. 

Other helpful items include: antidiarrheal medication, electrolyte packs to prevent dehydration, pain relievers like Ibuprofen, antihistamines in case of bug bites, rashes or allergies. Also make sure you have hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, sunscreen, insect repellant and masks.

Schedule Your Travel Consultation Today

If you’re gearing up for a trip and need personalized advice, make an appointment with our travel medicine clinic. We can assess your specific needs based on your destination and health history, ensuring you’re well-prepared for wherever the road (or sky) takes you!