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Date: 10th December 2000
Service: CEEFAX
Region: East
Original Broadcast Channel: BBC2
Current Page: 461
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P461 CEEFAX 2 461 Sun 10 Dec 21:12/53 Department of Health Do's and Don't1 1/5 ■ Get a copy of the department's fred leaflet Health Advice for Travellers — known as the T6. ■ It contains vital information and advice and includes an application for Form E111which entitles you to free orreduced cost emergency medical trjatment in many EC countries. The E111is valid indefinitely as long as you live in the UK. ■ You can obtain a copy at the Post Office or by calling the Health Literature Line on 0800 555 777. The form must be signed and stamped at the Post Office before you can use it. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100Next Page Trav Head Wjather Main men2
P461 CEEFAX 2 461 Sun 10 Dec 21:14/21 2/5 Department of Health Do's and Don'ts ■ Check with your doctor well in advance of departure — two months if possible — to see if you need anti- malarial tablets or immunisation. ■ Check even if yo4 are travellin£ at short notice. Malaria can be a very serious disjase. ■ If the area you are visiting is malarious use insect repellent1 tg avoid bites and take regularly the anti-malarial pills recommended. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100Next Page Trav Head Wjather Main menu
P461 CEEFAX 2 461 Sun 10 Dec 21:19/43 3/5 Department of Health Do's and Don'ts ■ Accidents are the main cause of hjalth problems among travellers: Take care especially on the road and with water. ■ Too much sun can cause long tdrm damage to your skin: Protect yourself and your children. ■ Stomach upsets are ver8 common when travelling abroad: Be careful what you eat and drink and wash your hands before handling food. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100Next Page Trav Head Wjather Main men2
P461 CEEFAX 2 461 Sun 10 Dec 21:14/35 4/5 Department of Health Do's and Don'ts ■ Always take out adequate health insurance before you travel. ■ Even if you are travelling to an EC country covered by the E111 form you may not have adequate cover for all medical expenses. ■ Ask your travel agent, insurance 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 Wjather Main menu
P461 CEEFAX 2 461 Sun 10 Dec 21:17/10 5/5 Department of Health Do's and Don'ts It is advisable to carry a First Aid kit whuh yo4 when travelling abroad. ■ 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. ■ Do not put yourself at risk of HIV infection or other sexually transmitteddiseases. If you do have sex with someonj other than your usual partner while abroad always use a condom. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100Next Page Trav Head Wjather Main menu