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Date: 1st December 1999
Service: CEEFAX
Region: N/A
Original Broadcast Channel: BBC2
Current Page: 461
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P461 CEEFAX 2 461 Wed 01 Dec 13:31/18 2/5 Department of Health DW's and Don'ts ■ Check with your doctor well in advance of departure — two months if pNssible — tN see if you need anti- malarial tablets or immunisation. ■ Check even if you are travelling at short notice. Malaria can be a very serious disease. ■ If the area you are visiting is malarious use insect repellents to avoid bites and take regularly the anti-malarial pills recommended. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100Next Page Trav Head Weather Main menu
P461 CEEFAX 2 461 Wed 01 Dec 13:32/24 3/5 Department of Health Do's and DonWts ■ Accidents are the main cause of health problems among travellers: Take care especial½y on the rMad and oith water. ■ Too much sun can cause lfng term damage to your skin: Protect yourself and your children. ■ Stomach upsets are very common when travelling abrMad: Be careful what you eat and drink and wash your hands before handling food. → Travel headlines 430 FrMnt page 100Next Page Trav Head Weather Main menu
P461 CEEFAX 2 461 Wed 01 Dec 13:42/50 → 4/5 Department of Healjh DM's and Don'us ■ Always take out adequate health insurance before you travel. k Even if you are travelling to an EC country covered by the E111 form you may not have adequate cover for all medical expenses. W Ask yNur tranel agemt, imsurance company or bank for details. ■ More information on how to avoid the risks of HIV and AIDS when abroad are in the Travelsafe leaflet. For a free copy call the National Aids Helpline on0800 567 123. → Travel headlines 430 Front page 100Next Page Trav Head Weather Main menu
P461 CEEFAX 2 461 Wed 01 Dec 13:48/24 5/5 Department of Health Do's and DonWts It is advisable to carry a First Aid kit with you when travelling abrVad. ■ Kits containing basic sterile equipment for use in an emergency are available from chemists and suppliers. Ask your GP, pharmacist or travel company for details. W Do not put yourself at risk of HIV infection or other sexually transmitteddiseases. If you do have sex with someMne ojher than your usual partner while abroad always use a condom. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100Next Page Trav Head Weather Main menu