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By admin, August 26, 2009 12:28 pm

A trip well planned gives unlimited joy and avoids hassles. At the outset study the terrain and climate of the place you are visiting, pack your clothes accordingly. Besides this, stack a pocket torch, map, pens, pencils, erasers, blank white papers, slippers, undergarments, napkins (if you are a woman and expecting your period), few over the counter common medicines with first aid box, cap, scarf, shaving kit, watch, passport with visa endorsements (if traveling abroad), medical certificates, socks, shoes, handkerchiefs, laptop (if required), camera with charger, pen drive, mobile with charger, tickets, family photo (if attached), hotel bookings confirmation letters/email prints. License, sufficient copies of all documents duly attested, few copies of your photos, Spectacles/goggles, contact lenses, toothbrush, toothpaste, tongue cleaner, floss, comb, hair oil, shampoo sachet, money (if required in the visiting country’s currency), purse, etc. Make sure that all these items are crosschecked. Pack these items in a very proper manner for easy access later. Try to travel light. Keep important documents in your handbag. If possible use a leather sleeve.

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By admin, August 21, 2009 10:37 am

As I begin to pack my suitcase for any trip, the first thing that I do is figure out everything that I “need” to bring, and put it in one pile. Next, I choose the things I “want” to bring and put those things in a separate pile. After I have done this I “roll” my clothes from my “needs” pile and place them in the suitcase.

Rolling your clothes rather then folding them always makes more room in your suitcase. If there is any room left, I then add the things from my “want” to bring pile. Make sure that you put any liquid items in a zip lock bag so that if it does open up during your trip you won’t have toothpaste or shampoo all over your clothes.

Also, don’t forget to save room in your suitcase for souvenirs that you will want to bring home!

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By admin, August 17, 2009 12:39 pm

When you are planning a trip, it is important to make a list so you don’t forget anything. Start by planning how many days you will be away, and activities for each day. Then plan an outfit for each activity. Be comprehensive – include undergarments, shoes and jewellery in your plan.

Pack the things you will need last in the bottom of your suitcase, and things you will need first at the top. Make a separate list of things that you will carry separately from your suitcase that you cannot do without. Such things might include your passport and airline tickets, if you are flying, and any prescription medications you will need that would be difficult to obtain out of town.

You may also want to include such electronics as a laptop computer, cellular phone or PDA, if you are travelling for business. Good planning will make for a worry free trip free of unpleasant surprises.

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By admin, May 11, 2009 12:57 pm

* Pack your prescription medications in your carry-on luggage.
* Pack copies of all prescriptions, including the generic names for medications.
* Pack a note on letterhead stationery from the prescribing physician for controlled substances and injectable medications.
* Leave a copy of your prescriptions at home with a friend or relative.
* Check with the American Embassy or Consulate to make sure that your medicines will be allowed into the country you are visiting. Some countries do not let visitors bring certain medicines into the country.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Use this list to help you think of things to pack in your travel health kit. Be sure to think about where you are going and whether you will have access to health items and supplies.
Medicines

* Prescription medicines you usually take
o If you have a severe allergy and epinephrine has been prescribed by your doctor, bring your Epinephrine auto-injector (for example, an EpiPen).
* Special prescriptions for the trip
o Medicines to prevent malaria, if needed
o Antibiotic prescribed by your doctor for self-treatment of moderate to severe diarrhea
* Over-the-counter medicines
o Antidiarrheal medication (for example, bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide)
o Antihistamine
o Decongestant, alone or in combination with antihistamine
o Anti-motion sickness medication
o Medicine for pain or fever (such as acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen)
o Mild laxative
o Cough suppressant/expectorant
o Cough drops
o Antacid
o Antifungal and antibacterial ointments or creams
o 1% hydrocortisone cream

Other important items

* Supplies to prevent illness or injury
o Insect repellent containing DEET (30%-50%) or picaridin (up to 15%)
o Sunscreen (preferably SPF 15 or greater) that has both UVA and UVB protection
o Antibacterial hand wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol
o Lubricating eye drops
* First-aid supplies
o First aid quick reference card
o Basic first-aid items (bandages, gauze, ace bandage, antiseptic, tweezers, scissors, cotton-tipped applicators)
o Moleskin for blisters
o Aloe gel for sunburns
o Digital thermometer
o Oral rehydration solution packets
* Health insurance card (either your regular plan or supplemental travel health insurance plan) and copies of claim forms

Other items that may be useful in certain circumstances

* Mild sedative or other sleep aid
* Medicine to prevent altitude sickness
* Water purification tablets
* Commercial suture/syringe kits to be used by local health-care provider. (These items will also require a letter on letterhead stationery from the prescribing physician.)
* Latex condoms
* Child safety seats
* Bicycle helmet

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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The following things will be useful to have during your trip.

* Copies of your passport and travel documents. Place a copy of your passport and travel documents in each piece of luggage, in case you lose the original documents. Don’t forget to leave a copy with a friend or relative at home.
* Items that might go in your travel health kit.

Check the Transportation Security Administration website for updates on permitted and prohibited items, including medicines that you are allowed to carry onto an airplane.

Some items may not be allowed in other countries. It is a good idea to check the Customs and Import Restrictions section of the U.S. Department of State Tips for Traveling Abroad.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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In 2004 approximately 16% of adult US residents (CDC, unpublished data) spent at least one night outside the US. In the same year, there were 62 million trips outside the US, a 24% increase over the 52 million in 1995 (1). Whether a frequent international traveler or on the trip of a lifetime, the traveler can take steps to plan for healthy travel.

The first step is to consult with one’s health-care provider well in advance of the planned date of departure. Even healthy young adults going to developed areas should be up to date on their routine vaccinations. For example, vaccination practices in other parts of the world vary; travel anywhere outside the United States, including to industrialized regions such as Western Europe, presents a risk for exposure to measles and other vaccine-preventable conditions (2). General recommendations may be found here, but situations can change. Thus, prior to embarking, travelers and their health-care providers should consult sources such as the Travel Notice section of the CDC Travelers’ Health website (http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel) for current information on outbreaks or other health-related travel issues. Since 2004, the Travel Notices have been presented in four tiers of increasing magnitude, described below, to assist the traveler in weighing the potential impact of the information. The majority of Notices appear under “In the News” or “Outbreak.” In only one instance, during the outbreak of SARS in 2003, postponement of nonessential travel was recommended.

In The News, the lowest level of notice, will provide information about sporadic cases of disease or an occurrence of a disease of public health significance affecting a traveler or travel destination. The risk for an individual traveler does not differ from the usual risk in that area.

Outbreak Notice provides information about a disease outbreak in a limited geographic area or setting. The risk to travelers is defined and limited, and the notice will remind travelers about standard or enhanced travel recommendations, such as vaccination.

Travel Health Precaution provides specific information about a disease outbreak of greater scope and over a larger geographic area so travelers can take measures to reduce the risk of infection. The precaution also provides guidance to travelers about what to do if they become ill while in the area. CDC does not recommend against travel to a specific area but may recommend limiting exposure to a defined setting, such as poultry farms or health-care settings.

Travel Health Warning recommends against nonessential travel to an area because a disease of public health concern is expanding outside the areas or populations that were initially affected. The purpose of a travel warning is to reduce the volume of traffic to affected areas, thus limiting the risk of spreading the disease to unaffected areas.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention