Sspecialists at the Medical Centre for international Travellers > At Changi General Hospital will be pleased to provide you with : Pre-Travel Advice Care
Vaccinations that are required or recommended for the country of travel.
Malaria prophylaxis / Prevention and treatment of Traveller's Diarrhoea.
Basic items to be included in the Travel Medical kit.
Post - Travel Care> Treatment for travellers who return with the following medical complaints >
Fever/ Diarrhoea for more than 48 hours/ Jaundice/ Rashes/ Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Protect Yourself Against AIDs and Other Sexully Transmitted Diseases
Avoid sexual contact with prostitutes and casual acquaintances. Remember, you cannot tell if someone is infected by their appearances.
Practise safe sex by using condoms correctly. Antibiotics do not prevent infection.
Remember to continue to take medication for malaria prophylaxis for as long as it is prescribed.
Consult your doctor immediately if you > feel unwell or have the following symptoms, fever, diarrhoea persisting for more than 48 hours, jaundice. dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, rashes.
Suspect that you have a sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes or AIDS.
Inform your doctor that you have been travelling abroad, including transit countries.
Practise safe sex by using condoms correctly. Antibiotics do not prevent infection.
Remember to continue to take medication for malaria prophylaxis for as long as it is prescribed.
Consult your doctor immediately if you > feel unwell or have the following symptoms, fever, diarrhoea persisting for more than 48 hours, jaundice. dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, rashes.
Suspect that you have a sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes or AIDS.
Inform your doctor that you have been travelling abroad, including transit countries.
While.......you are abroad.
Be Careful of what you Eat Or Drink.> Follow the general rule >Boil it, Cooked it, Peel it......or forget it "
Drink water that has been boiled or purified with chlorine or iodine, or canned, bottled drink. Avoid tap water or ice cubes. Eat food that is fully cooked and is still hot when served. Avoid seafood or meat that is raw or insufficiently cooked. Avoid cold dishes and salads. Eat only fruits and vegetables that you have peeled yourself. Avoid ice cream, puddings and anything prepared with unpasteurised milk.
Beware of Mosquitoes >Diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Japanese B Encephalitis are required if you are going to areas which have these infection. Always consult a doctor first if you plan to visit malaria endemic areas. pills for malaria prophylaxis may need to be taken. This medication should be consumed one week before departure, continued throughout the stay and for 30 days after returning to Singapore.
Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites.>Wear light coloured long-sleeved clothing and long pants when going out at night. Apply insect repellent containing 30% DEET /NN-diethyl-n-toluamide/ to exposed areas of the body. Sleep under a mosquito net, in an air-conditioned room or in a room where the windows are fitted with fine wire netting. Spray permethrin or similar insecticide in the room or burn pyrethroid mosquito coil before going to bed. Ultrasound devices are ineffective against mosquito bites.
Drink water that has been boiled or purified with chlorine or iodine, or canned, bottled drink. Avoid tap water or ice cubes. Eat food that is fully cooked and is still hot when served. Avoid seafood or meat that is raw or insufficiently cooked. Avoid cold dishes and salads. Eat only fruits and vegetables that you have peeled yourself. Avoid ice cream, puddings and anything prepared with unpasteurised milk.
Beware of Mosquitoes >Diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Japanese B Encephalitis are required if you are going to areas which have these infection. Always consult a doctor first if you plan to visit malaria endemic areas. pills for malaria prophylaxis may need to be taken. This medication should be consumed one week before departure, continued throughout the stay and for 30 days after returning to Singapore.
Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites.>Wear light coloured long-sleeved clothing and long pants when going out at night. Apply insect repellent containing 30% DEET /NN-diethyl-n-toluamide/ to exposed areas of the body. Sleep under a mosquito net, in an air-conditioned room or in a room where the windows are fitted with fine wire netting. Spray permethrin or similar insecticide in the room or burn pyrethroid mosquito coil before going to bed. Ultrasound devices are ineffective against mosquito bites.
Travelling...Healthy Tips for Travellers
Everyone enjoys a trip abroad but health problems can arise. These can range from a minor illness like Traveller' s diarrhoea" to more serious ones like cholera, typhoid, malaria, yellow fever & sexually transmitted diseases. illness & accidents spoil your holidays or business trips.
Prepare before you travel >Consult your doctor four to six weeks before departure about your fitness to travel and vaccination which may be required or recommended.
Prepare a Travel Medical Kit which may include >>insect repellent, Disinfectant, Plasters, bandages,
Suntan lotion ( at least sun protection factor 6 ) Chlorine tablets, Drugs like anti-diarrhoea pills, tablets for fever, colds, motion sickness, antibiotics for traveller's diarrhoea and painkillers. Thermometer, oral re- hydration salts, Regular medication for any chronic diseases e.g. diabetes and hypertension.
Do Not Plan to buy medicines abroad since the quality and combination of constituents may be an unpleasant surprise.
Prepare before you travel >Consult your doctor four to six weeks before departure about your fitness to travel and vaccination which may be required or recommended.
Prepare a Travel Medical Kit which may include >>insect repellent, Disinfectant, Plasters, bandages,
Suntan lotion ( at least sun protection factor 6 ) Chlorine tablets, Drugs like anti-diarrhoea pills, tablets for fever, colds, motion sickness, antibiotics for traveller's diarrhoea and painkillers. Thermometer, oral re- hydration salts, Regular medication for any chronic diseases e.g. diabetes and hypertension.
Do Not Plan to buy medicines abroad since the quality and combination of constituents may be an unpleasant surprise.
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