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Health Information for Travelers to Central America |
by:
Jean Sutherland |
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This article will detail some of the health concerns that tourers to Central America and Argentina should be aware of, and prepared for in advance.
Vaccines
Depending on your age, sex, health history, and exactly where you plan on going, your doctor may decide that you, and any children that you are touring with to Central America should have the following vaccinations:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Rabies
Typhoid Fever
Yellow Fever
Make sure to contact your physician well before leaving your home country (say, a couple of months), because other immunizations (such as tetanus or diphtheria) may need to be updated as well.
Travelers' Diarrhea
Visitors to Central America complain more about tourers' diarrhea than any other medical issue. Make sure that you have packed ample anti-diarrhea tablets (such as diphenoxylate) for everyone in your Central America touring party. Since this ailment is caused by strains of bacteria contaminating food and water, you should avoid drinking tap water, unsealed beverages, and unpasturized milk, and do not eat raw vegetables, ice, or undercooked meat or poultry. If you do succumb to tourers diahrrea and are suffering for more than 2-3 days, visit a Central American doctor immediately.
Malaria
Malaria is contracted by being bitten by an infected mosquito. If you plan on touring to a Central American resort, these measures probably aren't necessary. However, for all other tourers to Central America, you'll want to have anti-malarial drugs on hand at all times, and try to reduce the amount of contact you have with mosquitoes, by wearing long sleeved shirts and pants, dark colored clothing, and staying out of high risk rural areas.
Prescription Drugs
If you are taking prescription drugs before your tours to Central America, make sure to pack enough for the entire trip, plus some extra just in case. Label all medications well, and wear a medical alert bracelet with a list of the medications inside (in both English and any other languages used in the area you are touring to within Central America), just in case something does happen, and you are unable to tell someone.
Medical Insurance
Check before leaving your home country if your medical insurance will cover any expenses incurred while touring to Central America. If not, purchasing some extra insurance is a wise decision.
Animal Bites
Even if you have recently had a tetanus shot, or have been immunized against rabies, if you are bitten by an animal while touring to Central America, visit a doctor immediately.
Insect Repellant
If you are touring within Central America where insects are a known problem, make sure to carry insect repellant with you at all times. Apply it to both your clothing and skin, and make sure everyone in your party has done the same.
Sun Block
The sun can be extremely brutal for tourers to Central America who aren't used to the heat. Make sure to bring lots of sunscreen, and apply it regularly and well before venturing outside. Also, a hat is recommended to deflect some of the sun's rays.
Jean Sutherland is the owner of the informative website http://www.spasoftheworld.com/europe/germany.htm & http://www.spasoftheworld.com/spas/index.html She has worked in the tour industry for over 10 years and lived in Mexico for 3 years. Please also look at the Mexican Animal Shelter site she supports. http://www.anitasanimals.com |
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