Before Travel
- Make an appointment with your healthcare provider or a travel health specialist that takes place at least one month before you leave. ...
- Check CDC's destination pages for travel health information. ...
- Take recommended medicines as directed. ...
- Get travel insurance. ...
- Plan for the unexpected.
Many other conditions could prevent an individual from flying. If you have a pre-existing condition like lung or heart disease, cancer or anemia, you'll want to consult your doctor for clearance it's okay to fly.
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If you suspect you may be too sick to fly, he recommends a medical risk assessment that considers both the seriousness of the symptoms as well the potential diagnosis. And if your doctor says don't fly -- don't fly.
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Excuse #1: It's too expensive and I can't afford it You have bills to pay. You have responsibilities. You can't just drop it all and head off on a year-long jaunt across the planet on your salary. This is a common reason people put off travelling, but you may actually have a bigger budget than you realize.
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cancer. dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. advanced lung, heart, kidney and liver disease. stroke and other neurological diseases, including motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis.
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