Travelling to the olympics – here are some health risks to prepare for

Travelling to the Olympics – Here Are Some Health Risks to Prepare For

• If you’re one of the 500,000 people planning on traveling to Rio de Janeiro this August for the Olympic and Paralympic games, there are some things you need to consider to ensure your trip is a safe and healthy one.

Be Sure You’re Up-to-Date on All Your Vaccines • Whenever travelling overseas, you should always make sure you are protected from the numerous infectious diseases you may come in contact with.

• Make an appointment with your doctor, or visit your local urgent care center, to get current on you regular vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella. Also, find out which vaccines are specifically recommended for Brazil.

Be Sure You’re Up-to-Date on All Your Vaccines • The CDC typically recommends those travelling to foreign destinations receive vaccines for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Yellow Fever and malaria.

• Should you decide to extend your stay and travel outside of Rio, you may require further vaccination. A doctor will be able to help you with this.

• Be aware: some vaccines can take a few weeks to become effective so get your shots as soon as possible.

Don’t Take the Threat of the Zika Virus Lightly • You’ve no doubt heard the scary reports about the Zika virus, which has been linked to severe birth defects, neurological conditions, and even death.

• The disease is spread through mosquito bites and the threat is very real if you will be traveling to Brazil. While there is no current vaccine for the Zika virus, prevention is possible when you focus on protecting yourself from mosquito bites.

Don’t Take the Threat of the Zika Virus Lightly • Wear pants and long sleeves as well as mosquito repellant every day. Make sure the room you’re staying in has properlyfitted window screens and, if possible, keep windows closed and the AC on.

• While these precautions may seem a hassle to some, they will not only protect you from the Zika virus but also from Dengue and Yellow Fever, which are also currently making the rounds is certain parts of Brazil.

Don’t Take the Threat of the Zika Virus Lightly

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