{"id":8108,"date":"2023-03-28T11:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T11:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/health-advice-for-your-travels-dr-karim-mitha-shares-his-advice-for-when-were-travelling-abroad\/"},"modified":"2023-03-28T11:58:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T11:58:00","slug":"health-advice-for-your-travels-dr-karim-mitha-shares-his-advice-for-when-were-travelling-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/health-advice-for-your-travels-dr-karim-mitha-shares-his-advice-for-when-were-travelling-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Health advice for your travels: Dr Karim Mitha shares his advice for when we\u2019re travelling abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/baggage_going_on_holiday_23-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46752\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Produced in Partnership with the NHS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our health is important when we\u2019re away from home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We shouldn\u2019t leave our health at the departure gate when we\u2019re on holiday. Whether we\u2019re travelling for work, going on a religious pilgrimage or spending time with our friends and family &#8211; we all want to stay safe and healthy when we travel abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karim Mitha, a Public Health Specialty Registrar in London advises: \u201cWe all need to check relevant travel health advice before going away. This includes being up-to-date with travel vaccines and planning for the unexpected during our trip.\u201d He tells us about things we should consider when we\u2019re going abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dr-karim-mitha-2_23-836x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46751\" width=\"418\" height=\"512\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dr Karim Mitha is a Public Health Specialty Registrar in London, currently working with NHS England to promote screening and immunisations uptake amongst marginalised communities. He is also a public health academic in Scotland where he has worked in mental health promotion with the Scottish Muslim community.\u00a0<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before your trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/doctor-patient-1_23-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46753\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with arranging how you\u2019ll get there, where you\u2019ll stay and what you\u2019ll do, you also need to prepare in advance for a healthy trip.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reschedule medical appointments you may miss:<\/strong> Allow a few days between your return and any rearranged appointments, in case of unexpected return delays.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have enough medication for your time away:<\/strong> Speak with your GP practice or pharmacy in advance about any health conditions you may need to manage whilst you\u2019re away. This includes timing of medication and how much you need to cover your trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get any vaccinations you need:<\/strong> Check which vaccinations you need with the embassy of the country you\u2019re visiting, as well as checking the UK government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foreign travel advice<\/a>. You need some vaccines at least 8 weeks before you travel, to allow enough time for your body to develop effective immunity. Some countries may require visitors to show proof of vaccination against diseases like yellow fever or polio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the UK and globally, COVID-19 continues to pose a threat to people\u2019s health, so check if the country you\u2019re travelling to requires proof you\u2019ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. You can download proof of your vaccination from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/coronavirus-covid-19\/nhs-covid-pass\/get-an-nhs-covid-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NHS COVID Pass<\/a>. COVID-19 vaccinations have saved countless lives, and everyone aged 5 and over on 31 August 2022 has until 30 June 2023 to get their first and second COVID-19 vaccinations if they still need them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are at greatest risk of severe illness from the virus because you are aged 75 or over, are resident of a care home for older adults, or have a weakened immune system, you can get a further COVID-19 vaccination during spring. The NHS will contact those who can get their spring vaccination from April. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/coronavirus-covid-19\/coronavirus-vaccination\/book-coronavirus-vaccination\/?wt.mc_id=eva1_120_saonline_travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nhs.uk\/COVIDvaccine<\/a>, scan the QR code below, or call 119 for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Book your travel insurance:<\/strong> The UK government advises we should have comprehensive travel insurance to ensure adequate financial and medical support if anything unexpected happens whilst abroad. If you\u2019re travelling to an EU country or Switzerland (as a UK, EU, or Swiss national), you can also apply for a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK GHIC card <\/a>which gives access to state-provided healthcare for medical attention that cannot wait until your return to the UK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check entry requirements and health advice:<\/strong> You can check with the embassy of the country you are travelling to, as well as the following websites: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelhealthpro.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.travelhealthpro.org.uk<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking medication abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check if the country to which you\u2019re going restricts or prohibits the type or quantity of medication you can take. Some medicines can be bought over the counter in the UK, but may be controlled in other countries and vice versa. Some countries like Pakistan, India, UAE and Turkey do not allow some medicines into the country. You can find more information from their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foreign embassy in the UK<\/a>, as well as the websites mentioned above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a copy of your prescription and a letter from your GP to show the generic medicine name and the health condition it covers. Travel staff may ask to see this and it will also be helpful if you need medical support during your trip.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry medicines and medical equipment (including needles and syringes) in their original, correctly labelled packages. This applies to prescribed as well as over the counter medication.<br>Keep medicine in your hand luggage along with a copy of your prescription. Rules may differ by airline so check the policy on carrying medicines (particularly liquids) before you travel. Try to pack extra medicine in your checked baggage in case your hand luggage gets lost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the expiry date on medicines to make sure they are valid for your entire trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some medicines need to be stored at specific temperature like room temperature or in a fridge. Your pharmacist can advise you on how best to store and transport your medication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top tips when travelling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/plane_23-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46754\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Wearing medical alert jewellery to show hidden conditions like diabetes or allergies is useful, in case something unexpected happens whilst you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also helpful to carry a travel first aid kit for minor cuts, grazes, sprains and burns. It\u2019s a good idea to keep medicine for pain relief, sickness, diarrhoea and allergies, in case you need them whilst you\u2019re away, but remember to check that the country you\u2019re visiting doesn\u2019t restrict or prohibit the type or quantity of those medications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insect bites can infect you with diseases like malaria, yellow fever and dengue fever, so preventing yourself from being bitten is the best protection. Where possible, use insect repellent, cover up your arms and legs (especially during the evening), and use mosquito nets whilst sleeping. You can find more advice (with translations) on<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> www.gov.uk<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People of all skin tones can get skin cancer from the sun\u2019s harmful effects. Even if we have naturally darker skin, we should protect ourselves by wearing suitable clothing and sunglasses and using at least factor 30 sunscreen. Don\u2019t forget to take extra care of children who are in the sun too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we\u2019re exposed to more contagious diseases whilst travelling, it\u2019s important to wash our hands regularly and encourage our children to &#8211; especially after using the bathroom, after journeys and before preparing or eating food.\u00a0<br>If you\u2019re travelling to visit friends and relatives abroad, you can find useful health information (with translations on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.gov.uk<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performing Hajj or Umrah<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/muslim_family_enjoying_the_outdoors_23-1-1024x697.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46755\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re travelling to Saudi Arabia this year, you should check the latest health requirements and vaccinations in advance. Hajj season 1444H\/2023 begins on 26 June 2023 and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.moh.gov.sa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia<\/a> will soon be issuing their annual requirements and recommendations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pilgrims attending Hajj last year were required to show a valid certificate of vaccination against the ACWY strains of bacterial meningitis, as well as proof of COVID-19 vaccinations. Requirements can change each year, so it is advisable to check the latest guidance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contagious diseases can spread quickly in mass gatherings including Hajj and Umrah, so you should also check you\u2019re up to date with routine vaccinations given in the UK, including diphtheria, tetanus and polio, as well as MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccines. Some children may have missed routine vaccinations during the pandemic, but you can check your child&#8217;s health record in their red book or with your GP practice if you\u2019re unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You can still book your first or second COVID-19 vaccinations by 30 June 2023. 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