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Looking after yourself Physical Health Emotional Health Mental Health Relationship Health - discuss prior

Looking after yourself Physical Health Emotional Health Mental Health Relationship Health - discuss prior to leaving Spiritual Health

Before you go? Full physical and dental examination Spare pair glasses (and prescription) Supply

Before you go? Full physical and dental examination Spare pair glasses (and prescription) Supply of prescription drugs? Written health record If taking prescription medication may need a letter from your doctor

Vaccinations & Malaria Prophylaxis www. cdc. gov Go to Travelers’ Health Scroll down to

Vaccinations & Malaria Prophylaxis www. cdc. gov Go to Travelers’ Health Scroll down to country you’re going to

What to put in your traveller’s medical kit

What to put in your traveller’s medical kit

Basic Prevention Wash hands often / hand sanitising gel Dry body well after washing

Basic Prevention Wash hands often / hand sanitising gel Dry body well after washing Drink clean water Eat steaming hot cooked food - ‘Boil it, Cook it, Peel it or Forget it’ Beware of different road standards: try to wear seatbelts and wear a helmet on motorbikes - consider getting motorbike license here prior to leaving.

Mosquito Bites • Name 3 things you can do to avoid mosquito bites

Mosquito Bites • Name 3 things you can do to avoid mosquito bites

Preventing Mosquito Bites… Cover up in daytime and evening Avoid wearing perfume or aftershave

Preventing Mosquito Bites… Cover up in daytime and evening Avoid wearing perfume or aftershave Use repellent containing DEET - at least 10% need “tropical strength” Sleep under treated nets Use coils or knockdown sprays before bed Sleep under fan

Scenario 1 – Part A • You eat with a local family and forgot

Scenario 1 – Part A • You eat with a local family and forgot to take your hand sanitiser with you and couldn’t wash your hands. They serve you a warm chicken salad and you wake up in that night with your stomach churning. Soon follows vomiting and diarrhoea. . . you remember you have your trusty medical kit with you what can you do to help you in this situation. . . • 1 answer - worth 2 points • What could you have done to prevent this

If you develop Gastro… Wash hands often Keep fluids up to replace losses -

If you develop Gastro… Wash hands often Keep fluids up to replace losses - small regular sips of rehydration solution Eat but avoid fatty/dairy foods for several weeks after Most cases will resolve in 3 days or so but you may be lactose intolerant for a couple of weeks.

Scenario 1 – Part B • It’s now the next morning and you’re feeling

Scenario 1 – Part B • It’s now the next morning and you’re feeling worse. There’s now blood in your diarrhoea and you think you have a fever. . . what should you do now? • 2 answers

What to do… Can try the Norfloxacin you have in your bag (1 point)

What to do… Can try the Norfloxacin you have in your bag (1 point) Seek medical help if blood in stools, fever, severe abdominal pain, uncontrolled vomiting or if diarrhoea lasts more than 5 days (1 point)

Scenario 2 • You develop high fevers and a headache and are not feeling

Scenario 2 • You develop high fevers and a headache and are not feeling well. You recently got back from a trip to an area where there may have been dengue or malaria. What should you do?

Fever • If you are in (or have recently been in) a malarial area

Fever • If you are in (or have recently been in) a malarial area and have a fever you MUST seek medical attention. • Call your travel insurance to find out where to go.

Scenario 3 – Part A • For the girls - you’ve been on antibiotics

Scenario 3 – Part A • For the girls - you’ve been on antibiotics and this country is so hot and sweaty. . . you unfortunately have developed an embarrassing itch and discomfort ‘down below’. . . what can you do?

What to do… • Most likely thrush - take the diflucan in your medical

What to do… • Most likely thrush - take the diflucan in your medical kit • Avoid synthetic clothing - cotton underwear. • Can try vinegar baths - 1/2 cup vinegar in a shallow bath

Scenario 3 – Part B • For the boys - you’ve also got an

Scenario 3 – Part B • For the boys - you’ve also got an embarrassing itch in the groin area

Fungal Infections Use the Hydrozole - 3 x / day for as long as

Fungal Infections Use the Hydrozole - 3 x / day for as long as the symptoms are there and then for another 1 -2 weeks to make sure it’s gone. Regular cool showers Dry carefully Don’t share towels Wear cotton socks and underwear Treat fungal infections aggressively and continue for a week after it resolves

Scenario 4 • You love dogs and there is a beautiful little puppy on

Scenario 4 • You love dogs and there is a beautiful little puppy on the side of the road that you can’t resist. You go over to see it and he bites you. What should you do? • 2 points available

Dog bite • Scrub wound with soap and water +++ • Seek medical attention

Dog bite • Scrub wound with soap and water +++ • Seek medical attention ASAP / Call your travel insurer - need to worry about infection and rabies!

Worms You will get intestinal worms if in the tropics for much time Reduce

Worms You will get intestinal worms if in the tropics for much time Reduce worm load by regular hand washing and wearing shoes Treat yourself every 6 months

Head lice Only a nuisance Use head lice shampoo weekly Use fine tooth comb

Head lice Only a nuisance Use head lice shampoo weekly Use fine tooth comb to comb out lice If fails, conditioner and combing will keep under control Wash bedding in hot water to kill eggs

After Returning Home… Medical check up advisable? Continue malaria prophylaxis for recommended time If

After Returning Home… Medical check up advisable? Continue malaria prophylaxis for recommended time If you develop a fever seek medical attention promptly (can appear years down the track) – tell your doctor you have lived in a malaria area and ask for a blood test

Thank you. . . hope you’re still awake!

Thank you. . . hope you’re still awake!