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Health Measures for Travellers

Many of us are going to travel overseas during the Chinese New Year. To help ensure that you and your family stay healthy during and after your trip, we have prepared a brief check-list of what-to-do and what-not-to-do for your information.

Before the trip
If necessary, discuss with your family doctor about your medical problems and vaccinations which you may need.

During the trip
Food and personal hygiene

wash hands before eating and after going to toilets

take only thoroughly cooked food

drink only boiled or bottled water

avoid drinks prepared with ice of unknown origin

avoid ready-peeled fruits

avoid food from street-side unlicensed food hawkers

Anti-mosquito measures

stay in air-conditioned rooms or those protected by screens
use a mosquito net over the bed when available
avoid being outdoors between dusk and dawn for prevention of Malaria; and daytime for prevention of Dengue Fever
while outdoors, wear long-sleeved clothing
apply insect repellent containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-3-benzamide) to exposed skin

Avian Influenza
In view of the recent outbreak of Avian Influenza in Asia and other places of the world, travellers should take the following additional measures:

avoid going to zoo or farm with poultry and birds
wash hands immediately with soap after contact with poultry or birds
cook poultry and eggs thoroughly before eating

Others

avoid casual sex or use condoms at least
don't forget the rules of road safety - traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among travelers
be careful when participating in high-risk activities like sky diving, shooting rapids, trekking etc.

After the trip
If you have fever, rash, diarrhoea, vomiting or feel unwell upon returning, consult a doctor and tell your doctor where you have been.

For more detailed information on travel health, please visit the website of Travel Health Service (http://www.travelhealth.gov.hk/eindex.html) of the Department of Health.

Remember guys, safety comes first. Have a pleasant trip!

(Last Updated on 27-01-2006)

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