Staying Healthy When You Travel: Avoiding Bugs, Bites, Bellyaches, and More

Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth is an expert in parasitology, vector ecology, and child health, and has written a guide to help travelers plan for medical emergencies abroad. The guide includes crucial case histories, advice on immunizations, tables and maps that match disease risk to countries, and tips to protect yourself from insects and worms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Publisher: Companion House

Are you finally packed and ready to go on the holiday you've been planning for months? But did you remember to plan for what happens if you get ill or stung abroad? Author Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth is an expert in parasitology, vector ecology, and child health, and she's also traveled around the world to treat the sick. She condenses all her years of medical experience into this incredibly helpful guide that's packed with crucial case histories, advice on immunizations and other precautions to take, tables and maps that match disease risk to countries, tips to protect yourself from insects and worms, and so much more. So before you head to the airport, pack this book along with your first-aid kit, and you'll be good to go!

Parasitology is the study of parasites, which are organisms that live on or in another organism and can cause harm or disease. Vector ecology is the study of the relationships between parasites and their hosts, and how these relationships affect the spread of disease. Child health is the study of the health and development of children, including their physical, mental, and social well-being.

Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth is an expert in parasitology, vector ecology, and child health, and has traveled around the world to treat the sick. She has written this guide to help travelers prepare for potential health risks while traveling, and to provide advice on how to prevent and treat illnesses and injuries.

The guide is divided into several sections, including:

Introduction: This section provides an overview of the topics covered in the guide, and explains why it is important to plan for health risks while traveling.

Parasites: This section discusses the different types of parasites that can be found in different parts of the world, and how they can be prevented and treated.

Vector Ecology: This section explains the role of vectors in the spread of disease, and how travelers can protect themselves from being bitten by insects that carry disease.

Child Health: This section provides advice on keeping children healthy while traveling, including immunizations, nutrition, and hygiene.

Case Histories: This section includes case histories of travelers who have experienced health problems while traveling, and provides advice on how to prevent and treat these problems.

Precautions: This section provides advice on taking precautions to prevent illness and injury while traveling, including avoiding contaminated food and water, wearing protective clothing, and using insect repellent.

Tables and Maps: This section includes tables and maps that match disease risk to countries, and provides information on which vaccines and medications are recommended for travelers.

Tips: This section provides tips on how to protect yourself from insects and worms, including using bed nets, avoiding stagnant water, and washing your hands regularly.

In conclusion, this guide is an essential resource for anyone planning to travel, especially those traveling to areas where health risks may be higher. By following the advice provided in this guide, travelers can reduce their risk of illness and injury, and enjoy their travels with peace of mind.

Weight: 780g
Dimension: 229 x 177 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781620083789