Begin with Travel Basics Before you leave visit your healthcare providers See your doctor for prescriptions, medical advice and vaccinations See your dentist if you are planning a long trip. Check your health insurance Pack a travel kit with: doctor's name and phone, insurance policy and number, medical history, current medical condition if necessary, waterproof sunscreen, first aid guide, bandages , toilet paper, feminine hygiene products and condoms, pins, needles and fine tweezers. Traveler's Conditions Jet Lag Prevention Avoid caffeine and alcohol while traveling. Drinks lots of water. Adopt the new time schedule as soon as possible Expose yourself to bright sunlight for several hours each day. Motion Sickness Prevention Take Benadryl(r) 30 minutes before travel that may cause motion sickness. High Altitude Sickness Prevention When ascending rapidly to 10,000 feet and above, take Diamox for one to two days before and during the ascent. Before you depart, consider taking a trial dose of Diamox at bedtime to see how well you tolerate it. Diarrhea prevention Avoid Salad, uncooked vegetables, fruit you can't peel, dairy products, peanuts, raw eggs, raw seafood, shellfish. Avoid poorly cooked or unhealth food from street vendors and cheap restaurants. Avoid food that has been sitting for hours Drink Purified or bottled water. Disease Prevention Malaria (Tropical and subtropical countries)- can be prevented by wearing protective clothing that fully covers your body. Sleep with a mosquito net coated with permethrim. Use insect repellent containing DEET. Stay in well screened areas from dusk till dawn. Vaccinations- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Polio, Influenza and Pneumococcus, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Rabies. Resources Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Traveler's Hotline (404) 332-4559, www.cdc.gov - provides health reference materials for international travelers.