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Staying
healthy
is very
important
when you
are
traveling
-
illness
or
injury
can ruin
any trip.
So
before
you
embark
on your
journey,
make
sure to
get a
healthy
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If
something
does go
wrong
with
your
health,
it is
best to
know
upfront
what you
will be
responsible
for and
what
your
insurance
will
cover.
First of
all,
make
sure you
know the
rules of
your
health
insurance
policy
for
seeking
treatment
while
you are
traveling.
If you
get sick
while
traveling,
try to
find a
doctor
within
your
plan.
Aetna,
for
example,
allows
users to
search
for
doctors
across
the U.S.
with
DocFind,
a
feature
on the
company's
website.BlueCross/BlueShield
offers
healthcare
anywhere
with the
BlueCard
Program.
According
to
company
representatives,
no
matter
where
you are
in the
U.S.,
you are
taking
your
healthcare
benefits
with you.
Kaiser
Permanente,
the
largest
HMO in
the U.S.,
explains
that you
will be
cared
for at
any
hospital
you go
to.
After
receiving
treatment,
you can
find out
how much
will be
reimbursed
from a
representative
and
proceed
from
there.
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United Health
Care suggests
that if you
become sick
while traveling
in the
continental U.S.
you can just
show your
healthcare card,
but if you are
out of the
country you must
pay for any
health services
you receive.
When you return,
you can call the
insurance
company and go
over the claim
forms for
reimbursement.
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Many health problems
that you might encounter
on the road might not
require a doctor visit
at all. If you are
taking medication, re-fill
all your prescriptions
before you leave. If
possible, get the name
of a pharmacy or
pharmacist at your
destination. With the
right preparation and a
little luck, you can be
sure have a healthy and
enjoyable trip.
Hints for good health
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If
jet lag bothers you, you
can relieve the symptoms
by drinking plenty of
water, exercising and
avoiding alcohol. Even
if you aren't jet-lagged,
you should drink enough
water in order to
prevent dehydration.
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Avoid an upset stomach
by making sure that all
food is well-done (especially
meat) and that
vegetables have been
washed. Drink bottled
water while you're on
the road.
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Most problems can be
easily remedied by over-the-counter
or prescription drugs.
Bring a medical kit with
things you might need.
Your kit should include
aspirin for pain,
antihistamine for
allergies, antibiotics
for colds, Imodium for
diarrhea, antiseptic for
cuts or bruises,
multivitamins and Band-Aids. |
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