Mistakes
are bound to happen whenever you travel especially internationally.
However, the most unfortunate mistake you can make exposes you to
preventable health diseases. The consequence of this is that you will
fall ill at an unknown or unfamiliar destination and your trip will be
in shambles.
Budget
travelers are more susceptible to health mistake because they have
limited cash in hand, hence, they tend to do unscrupulous things to cut
cost. To be on a safe side, we have gathered 6 health mistakes budget travelers must avoid especially when they are traveling outside their hometown.Your health should be of utmost priority whenever you are traversing the world.
Rely On The Internet For Medical Information
Google
can offer a bottomless hollow of information to users by simply
entering keywords. As a smart budget traveler, do not rely on Google for
medical information. If you want the medical requirements for the
country you are visiting, you can put a call through to the embassy. And
if you have a health problem that may jeopardize your entry into a
country, you should see a doctor before it is too late.
Eating indiscriminately
Assuming
you are in your Lagos, you can eat out on the street. However, in a
foreign land, you should avoid this as much as possible. If you crave to
experience the ambiance of your destination, you should get a local to
take around. The local can take you to a very nice restaurant where the
food is clean and healthy.
Leave Your First Aid Kit At Home
It
doesn’t matter if you have a medical issue or not, you should always
pack a medical kit whenever you are traveling out. It will always come
handy in case of any medical emergency.
Walking Around Barefoot
You
may be tempted to do away with your footwear because you are carried
away by the scenery of your destination or simply want to feel the sandy
beaches with your bare feet. This is okay but it is only reasonable for
you to always wear your shoes to be healthy, as many diseases affect
the feet.
Drinking Tap Water
It
is important for every traveler to stay hydrated. However, in an
attempt to stay hydrated when experiencing a paucity of funds, you
should not start drinking tap water. This water is impure and it may
weaken your immune system and make you liable to disease. Try as much as
possible to take bottled water.
Refusing Vaccination
For
travelers visiting Brazil during the Olympics, it will be compulsory to
vaccinate them against Zika disease which currently ravaging the
country. For your own safety, it’s essential to accept these vaccines
which can reduce the possibility of falling ill when on the road.