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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Travelling with Vyvanse to India and Dubai from Australia
I require urgent help in regards to carrying ADHD medication and mood stabilisers to India and Dubai. My doctor suggested I don’t need documentation as my medication bottles list the dosage and my ...
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Traveling with Venlafaxine and Vyvanse to India
I am an Indian national living in Australia. I'm planning to visit India for a period of 3 months or more, depending on the rules at the time of my departure. While in Australia, I was diagnosed with ...
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Can I have prescription medications mailed or shipped to a USA resident staying in Canada?
My Mother in law who is 86 years old is staying with us from the USA, and the pharmacies through US Medicare fill her meds for a 30 day supply only.
How could we get her meds be sent from the US to ...
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Public strikes in Kerala, India
I'm planning to visit south India in May and my itinerary includes Karnataka, Kerala and Goa. I've heard, Kerala could have random strikes for a variety of reasons. My question is whether the strikes ...
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Are fancy hotels less likely to have bedbugs than cheap hotels in the United States?
This week I’m staying in a cheap hotel (eg, Motel 6) and a fancy hotel (eg, Hilton). A friend of mine commented that staying at a cheap hotel makes it more likely to encounter bed bugs. Are they ...
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Drinking fountain at Lake Garda, Italy
I guess this (that I found at Lake Garda, Italy) is a public drinking fountain.
Do they use public water or a local well at this Lake Garda drinking fountain?
And, if I get the text on the plate ...
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Are there any public database or map that keeps track of reported bed bug infestation in France?
From what I read, there is currently a bed bug infestation in Paris, France. Such an infestation often affects places used by travelers such as public transportation, hotels and Airbnb.
Are there any ...
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Urgent transport of antibiotic to Cuba needed
A friend of mine from Portugal is currently hospitalized with pneumonia near Havana, Cuba. The problem is that they don't have the medication/antibiotic that she needs available and her situation is ...
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Reliable source for getting information about bringing medication
When I travel to another country, I sometimes need to bring some medication that I occasionally have to take.
But some medications may be strictly prohibited or restricted to bring in or sometimes may ...
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Can I bring testosterone gel with me to Germany?
I'm a trans person, and I want to bring testosterone gel I bought abroad (legally but without a prescription) into Germany.
Customs says the following:
substances that are particularly harmful and ...
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Should I bring prescription drugs with me for a long trip?
I am French, male, travelling alone.
I'm planning to go on a 2 month trip across Hong-Kong (~2 weeks), Japan (~3 weeks) and Thaïland (~2 weeks).
I'm currently taking prescription drugs daily (3 pills ...
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My friend's daughter has been prescribed a platelet-reducing agent Agrylin. Can I buy the above medicine in US and carry it back to India?
My friend's daughter is suffering from a rare condition for which she has been prescribed a platelet-reducing agent Agrylin (not available in India). I am traveling to the US; can I buy the above ...
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Traveling/transiting UAE with controlled medication?
Could anyone clarify if tourists need to obtain pre-approval from UAE ministry of health to travel with controlled medication (narcotics, tranquilizers, etc.)?
I will be transiting through Abu Dhabi (...
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Risk of old pesticides in former Soviet countries [closed]
To what extent do remaining hazardous pesticides (POPs like DDT, etc.) in the soil, groundwater, rivers etc. pose a current health risk in the food (products from supermarkets, food in restaurants ...
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Travelling from USA to India With Controlled Medications
Are you allowed to travel with a valid 30 day prescription for controlled medications from USA to India? Or are they prohibited?
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Is there an international vaccine registry where I can store all my vaccination records in one place?
Most of my vaccine records are stored online in my Kaiser Permanente account, but I also got a set of travel vaccines when I was in Australia and Kaiser wouldn't add them to my account. If I keep ...
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Is it safe to drink the tap water in Istanbul?
Is the water from the tap/faucet potable in Istanbul or must I buy bottled water? If not, what are the specific contaminants in it?
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What is the experience on Norwegian Cruises with a rollator/walker?
Has anybody here taken a Norwegian Cruise Line trip while temporarily disabled and using a rollator/walker? If so, could you kindly give your thoughts on accessibility, accommodations, and general ...
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Can my caregiver help me during Embarkation for a cruise?
On Aug. 5th, I will be heading R/T from Miami to Southern Caribbean.
Although I have cruised before, I have never done so with a handicap. This time, I will be boarding as temporarily-disabled; ...
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Long Term Travel - what insurances can / should I get?
I'm a freelancer in the field of software development and I'm planning to travel to different places, but also continue working. I'd expect to stay at a certain place (country) for 1-3 months. Pretty ...
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Over the counter pain killers in SE Asia?
We're headed to Malaysia & Singapore in a month or so. I've got arthritic knees and I know we're going to be doing a lot of walking. My knees will put up with a fair amount of this, but it can ...
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Why can't I wash away soapy hands?
If it is more appropriate for Chemistry Stack Exchange, please let me know, although it happens when I am traveling.
I am very thorough when washing my hands (I prefer bars of soap to liquid soap), ...
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Insufficient travel insurance to cover the massive medical expenses for a visitor to US?
What happens if a tourist to US needs a medical surgery in U.S and the tourist's travel insurance does not cover the massive expenses?
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Flights and altitude sickness
This is not a question related to altitude sickness when hiking in very high locations but related to long altitude flights.
When I take an airplane, especially long hauls, I get a terrible headache. ...
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What are the current travel restrictions on individuals entering the United States from regions affected by Covid-19?
This community wiki explains the current restrictions by the United States of America on the entry of individuals who may pose a risk of transmission of the SARS-Cov2, the virus which causes the Covid-...
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What type of "medical insurance" is needed for a short stay visa to Romania?
For Romanian visa type C/VV papers, the embassy requires a "Travel Medical Insurance"
I tried searching for that online, but I am confused which type am I supposed to apply for.
I am staying ...
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New Zealand working holiday visa medical requirements - UK citizen
I'm trying to find what medical examination and certification I need for the New Zealand working holiday visa as a UK citizen.
The only information I can find is here. This says that applicants "...
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Search for hotels with saunas
Can you recommend a website for searching hotels with saunas or steam rooms worldwide? I often travel on business to different countries and for relaxation I like to regularly visit a sauna. However, ...
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Prescription medication requirements to UK and Ireland
For a 3 week trip from the US to the UK and Ireland, can medications be in pill boxes? There are no DEA controlled substances.
Most references to traveling with medication says that original ...
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Preparing for a US visit: what health care precautions should I take?
I am an Italian citizen who has been living in Switzerland for a couple of years. Thus, I have an Italian passport, but my health care is Swiss.
I am planning to go to the US for about 20 days as a ...
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Legality of travelling to continental Europe with codeine products?
So I regularly take Nurofen Plus (codeine phosphate/ibuprofen) and Codinex (codeine phopshate only) which is available OTC here in Ireland.
I'm planning a holiday for the summer in either Spain, ...
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Obtaining insulin in California as a foreign tourist
I plan to travel to California and stay more than one month.
I'm an insulin-dependant Diabetic. I am able to bring enough insulin with me to last the entire duration of my visit, but the issue is I'd ...
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US Vaccination Requirement for Layover
According to the US government website, all non citizens must be fully vaccinated in other to enter the US by plane or land border. However, I have also read that airports are considered more like '...
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Can I visit or work in Singapore if I am HIV positive?
I worked in Singapore for 4 years (2004-2007). Through the work permit renewal process, I was found positive for HIV. After that, I was sent back to Malaysia
Can I enter Singapore as a visitor? Can I ...
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Medical exam for student visa in Sweden
I'm currently visiting Sweden, and I need to undergo a medical exam to finalize my application for a student visa for Cyprus (namely, the needed checkups are tests for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, C, ...
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What is the up to date wording of the question about "Do you have a physical or mental disorder" on the US ESTA form?
What is the up to date wording of the question about "Do you have a physical or mental disorder" on the US ESTA form?
I am asking for my son who is a UK citizen wishing to travel to the ...
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Is properly sealed bottled water ever unsafe, even in developing countries?
The highly-ranked Delhi Belly question has a number of answers that allege bottled water from minor/unknown brands may be contaminated or otherwise unsafe.
Now I've heard of tap water being sold as ...
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Can I get a travel insurance policy which is valid for NON-MEDICAL claims, despite undeclared medical conditions?
My wife and I have several medical conditions, which when combined push the price of travel insurance right up.
I understand that if we go for a cheaper travel insurance policy, without declaring our ...
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Are flu shots universal or regional?
Though I (cough, cough) have good health at home, when I travel I tend to pick up bugs. This repeatedly ruins a few days on holidays, with long-distance plane travel a major culprit.
A simple ...
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Should I bring ibuprofen to Sri Lanka or is it easy to get locally?
I'm going on a long visit to Sri Lanka. I have a medical condition that may require me to take ibuprofen frequently.
A Sri Lankan told me the following on Reddit:
There's a shortage of medicine due ...
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Traveling to Egypt if one is HIV positive?
Can I travel to Egypt if I’m taking antiviral drugs? I have searched the internet and I’m left confused as there are travel restrictions for working or long term stay. I wonder whether such ...
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Bringing HIV Medications from Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan for a friend
A friend is asking me to buy his HIV and Hepatitis C medicines from Pakistan and travel with them to Kyrgyzstan, where he lives. His doctor here in Pakistan has provided me with his prescription with ...
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What should I be aware of when eating street food?
I basically eat anywhere when I travel. I love street food, and I am usually not afraid of eating anywhere, tasting everything.
However, I became a bit more careful recently. I have travelled with ...
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What is the difference between "health insurance" in the US and "travel insurance"
The J (exchange) visa application requires that "health insurance" be purchased.
I've bought UK travel insurance (including medical claims etc) for the 6 month period. Is this different from "health ...
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Is it possible to build up malaria and dengue resistance?
I have heard that in countries where malaria or dengue fever are endemic, local residents have built up resistance to the diseases so that contracting them is rare or impossible. Is this true, and is ...
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Where can I get health insurance for an Indian traveler in Japan with type 1 diabetes?
I am from India and I have type 1 diabetes with no complications. I am looking for health insurance for my stay in Japan, which will be for a maximum of 90 days, but I have found it difficult to find ...
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Can I leave Hong Kong after 3 days?
Recently Hong Kong government has relaxed the quarantine measures for inbound passangers. Now the arrangement is 3+4, that is 3 days medical surveillance (amber health code and restricted movement) ...
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Is Sri Lanka still a viable destination for a relaxing holiday given these crieria?
I visited Sri Lanka in 2012 and it was the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday. I found it safe, friendly and relaxing.
Given the political turmoil there this year, I wonder if the country is ...
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Insurer that covers medevac repatriation from Cape Verde
I am soon traveling to Cape Verde where I am planning to do some hiking.
My country origin (Spain) gives travel advice, which states that an insurance supporting air medevac back home is recommended. ...
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Is MSG prevelent in Malaysian food?
I've got a trip up-coming to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Yay! But I have a severe allergy to monosodium glutamate (MSG). Boo! It triggers severe migraines so I normally avoid it at all costs, but that's ...
