Questions tagged [health]
Preventing illness and injury while travelling and how to deal with them if they do occur. Where appropriate use a more specific tag (examples under `tag info`).
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Taking prescribed amphetamines to Dubai or India
Are you allowed to bring prescribed amphetamines to Dubai or India from the USA?
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Stitches removal in south Korea [closed]
I suddenly had to get just some small stitches on my wrist and it has to come off in 10 days and I will be in Korea at that time so I was wondering where I can go get it removed and how much will it ...
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Entering the UK whilst pregnant?
Is it possible to be refused entry at UK passport control, if I am visiting the UK for 3 weeks to celebrate our wedding (to my UK husband)?
I worry that they will think I am attempting to move there ...
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Focal skin peeling on palms, fingerprints can be uncertain; will this be an issue for UK visa? [closed]
I have cleared the interview for a software organization in Durham, UK and they have given me the COS (Certificate of sponsorship).
My doubt is I have a benign skin condition called keratolysis ...
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Will TSA allow me to carry a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)/sleep apnea device?
When traveling with a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) medical device (commonly used for sleep apnea), will it need to be removed from your carry on bag when going thru security with TSA Pre-...
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Medical attendant visa for Sweden
My sister is suffering for a medical condition which requires immense moral and physical support. She got ill while she was in Pakistan whereas her home is in Sweden. Now she has been declared fit to ...
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Where to find every-day healthy food near Heathrow Airport?
My friend is long-term traveling to Hounslow, UK, and will be working in Heathrow Airport. However, he got sick recently, and has lost a lot of weight. He is still recovering.
He was told that there ...
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Can I have a health insurance that starts later than the date I land in USA with a J1 visa? [closed]
I am traveling to USA as a research student with J1 visa. My university health insurance starts from 15th June, however I will land in USA on 8th June.
Will that be a problem?
Will the customs and ...
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Do I need any vaccination for Europe-USA-SouthAmerica trip?
I am Colombian citizen currently living in Ireland. I plan to go to Miami and then to Colombia, returning using the same way.
Is there any vaccination requirement in this case?
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US Healthcare consultation for visitors
I work in the US on a H1 visa and my parents are visiting me for a couple months. My mom has developed arthritis and I wanted to get second opinion from a doctor in the US.
I understand healthcare ...
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Can customers really request a return of restaurant food in the USA?
In the US version of the TV show Kitchen Nightmares, I see customers returning food for any reason. But when I am in the US, I pointed out problems with the food in restaurants. They apologized but ...
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EU Healthcare for an EU citizen living in the UK
I am an italian citizen, but my residence is in the United Kingdom since 2016. I currently hold an EHIC card from Italy (which might not be "valid" anymore), and an EHIC card from the NHS (my current ...
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Can I take prescribed antimalaria tablets to Dubai?
yesterday I got antimalarial tablets Atovaquon proguanil at the travel clinic he told me I wouldn't need a prescription for this the thing is my flight is in Dubai will it be okay if I can put them in ...
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Air travel with refrigerated insulin
In a couple of weeks I'll be travelling by air on 2 separate airlines with insulin for my dog that must be kept refrigerated else it spoils, and I have no idea how to go about this. I'll probably be ...
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Health-care out of our country
I'm an Italian citizen but actually living in Argentina (I'm born in Argentina, South America)
Yesterday I suffered of a neck-pain and was treated with inyectables on the hospital of my country. I ...
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Yellow fever vaccination for airport transfer? [closed]
I'm going on holiday to somewhere where there is a low yellow fever risk, but to get there I have a 4 hour layover in a city with a high yellow fever risk. If I'm not leaving the airport at any time, ...
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Traveling to heavily polluted city, what practical measures can I take to minimize impact?
I have an upcoming business trip to Gurugram (Gurgaon), a suburb of Delhi which holds the dubious distinction of being the most polluted city in the world.
As a traveller, what measures can I take to ...
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Where to buy distilled water in Vienna
Do I buy distilled water at grocery store or a pharmacy? I need it for a medical humidifier. It seems like most of the pharmacies are closed on weekends.
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How many medications can one take on a plane?
I have a sick dog and unfortunately the drug is not available in Poland because there is a break in production till June. It is relatively cheap and available in USA and my friend is flying back to ...
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Are medical prescriptions for medical imaging or physiotherapy sessions written by physicians located outside the United States recognized in the US?
Are medical prescriptions written by physicians located outside the United States recognized in the United States?
I'm interested in medical imaging (e.g., MRI or x-ray) and physiotherapy sessions. ...
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Is ashwagandha (ginseng) allowed in the UK and US?
Ashwagandha (Indian ginseng) is a herbal product I regularly use. I will be travelling (only transiting) via London and then USA on my way to Peru soon. Does anyone know if this is banned/illegal in ...
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Washing cuts in Mexico
I know you aren't supposed to drink the tap water in Mexico.
What about washing a cut with tap water?
If I shower, tap water will get into the cut.
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Are there vaccines requirements to travel from the USA to Laos?
I am going to Laos soon traveling from USA. Is vaccine required when visit Laos? If it's not required then I don't plan to get it unless it is requirement to enter Laos.
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How to find a reputable place for a meditation/health retreat? [closed]
I am looking for a meditation and/or health retreat in Europe, but have heard some "horror" stories from friends (horribly overpriced places, bad food, crappy teachers, etc.).I'd like to find a place ...
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Where can I get the best and most durable water filter for a bottle while traveling. I'm currently in the Republic of Georgia [closed]
Where did you get your water filter.
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Singapore medical visa for US citizen
Can US citizen get medication/emergency surgical procedure under tourist visa?
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How do we get a health extension for the US visa waiver program?
My Mum has been visiting family in the USA for 90 days from the UK; she has become too sick to return to England. How can we extend for 2 more months?
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What is the process of swine flu (H1N1) screening used at airports?
Today I received an email from VFS advising as follows:
In view of the spread of the Swine Influenza A (H1N1) all passengers traveling to India will be screened at the International Airports in ...
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Is it safe to drink tap water in Penang?
I am just wondered whether is it safe to drink tap water in Penang?
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How do I acquire health insurance for a 2 week trip to Romania [closed]
I am traveling to Bucharest Romania for a 2-week vacation. I'm wondering if health insurance is a good idea
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Is it allowed to travel to the UK with tuberculosis that is not contagious? [closed]
Is it valid to enter UK with tuberculosis that is not contagious and the treatment is in process?
I have a valid visa and I work there, so I need to know whether it is possible to travel back to the ...
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If you are planning to be away for a long trip (possibly a year or longer), do you need to have domestic health insurance with the ACA requirement?
If you are planning to be away for a long trip (possibly a year or longer), do you need to have domestic health insurance with the ACA requirement? Or would your travel medical insurance be enough?
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Canker sores after visiting Nigeria
I went on a business trip in Lagos, Nigeria for 2 weeks with colleagues. After coming back to Paris, France, 3 of us are having canker sores. Mine appeared about 2 days after coming back, I don't ...
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Confidentially bringing medication from Canada to USA
I am on the ADHD drug "Vyvanse" which is a schedule II controlled substance. It's pretty essential for me to take it, and especially on this business trip. Unfortunately, I really want to keep this ...
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Emergency Care Clarification for Visitor in UK
There are a few questions here about emergency care for visitors in the UK accessing the NHS. None addressed my question.
From the NHS website:
Unplanned treatment on a temporary visit to England
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Health supplements/Vitamins bringing into Malaysia [duplicate]
Malaysian returning home after holiday in Australia, is there any restriction in bringing back health supplements & vitamins that we bought.
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On which basis should I decide for a travel insurance for Nepal?
I am from Germany and I will go trekking in Nepal in March for 3 weeks. I want to have health insurance in that time. While the health insurances within Germany are super similar, I have no idea about ...
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Traveling from Colombia to Brazil - do I need yellow fever vaccination?
So I’m in kind of a difficult situation. I just realised that I might need proof of having had the yellow fever vaccination to get into Brazil. I’m leaving to Brazil in 4 days and I am planning on ...
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Can I carry one year medicine of Hypertension while travelling from India to Canada?
I will be travelling from India to Canada for long term assignment. I am on Hypertension Medication(Metpure-XL-25 a pill per day). So can I carry the Medicine for a year with a Doctor's Prescription? ...
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Graminae pollen in Thailand
I'll go in Thailand in the first 2 weeks of October and I have a mild allergy to pollen of graminae (weed, rice, corn, mais, wheat and so on).
We are going to Bangkok and to the northern part of the ...
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Is flying 60 short flights per year harmful to health due to additional radiation? [duplicate]
For the fifth year in a row I flew approximately 60 times. Most of my flights are within Europe, so an average flight is quite short (~1000 km, ~2 hours). I am concerned about negative ...
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Do I have to declare over-the-counter painkillers when going to the USA?
I am travelling to the US next week and taking some over-the-counter painkillers with me. These are a combined tablet that contains paracetamol and Ibuprofen together.
Do I need to declare these?
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Getting a TB test to stay in UK [closed]
I'm looking to apply for a parental visa for the UK but I came over from South Africa without doing the TB x-ray back home. I need the TB test as per the gov website: your tuberculosis test results if ...
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Can I enter Serbia if I am travelling with a wound?
I am an Indian citizen, planning to go to Belgrade via Dubai at the end of September. Recently, I got a cut on the top of my foot, no surgery but the wound is open.
I heard stories that I would not ...
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What to do when I become violently ill on planes?
I became violently ill on the past 3 flights I was on and I'm wondering what I'm supposed to do when I get sick on a plane.
I have issues with my throat, esophagus and stomach, it's an everyday ...
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Mentioning previous medical treatment in the UK for a UK standard visit visa application
My girlfriend is applying for a UK standard visitor visa online and wanted to know if she has to state she had private medical treatment (an unexpected accident) when she visited last time in the UK, ...
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I bought a flight ticket, but now I have a health issue which specifically forbids me to take flights. Can I get a full refund?
I bought a plane ticket from Turkish Airlines, 2 months before the flight. Then I went to the doctor, and the doctor said I have a health problem, which specifically forbids me to take flights for one ...
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International Certificate of Vaccination
Where can I exchange my local (Swiss) certificate of vaccination with an international one? Is it possible?
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What does "in good health" mean with respect to Canadian entry?
According to the Canadian government's basic guidance on visitor visas, the "Basic travel requirements" for traveling to Canada are (my emphasis):
have a valid travel document, like a passport
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How to get medical insurance for a Singapore layover?
I am travelling to Australia from Europe, with a layover in Singapore on both legs of my travel. On my outbound trip, I have a 15-hour layover and I will surely visit the city; on the return, I have ...