Back How Much Do You Know About International Travel and Health? Test your knowledge of how to stay healthy when traveling abroad. 1. International travel may require prophylactic medicines and vaccines. How long before departure should you see your doctor? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Some vaccines must be given in a series over several days or weeks. You should see your doctor as early as possible before your departure to find out what medications or vaccines are recommended and allow enough time for them to be given. A. 4 to 6 weeksB. 10 daysC. 5 daysD. 3 days 2. Hepatitis A is most likely to be contracted during travel to which of these regions? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Hepatitis A can be contracted anywhere, including the U.S. But infection is less likely in Western Europe than in less developed countries. Vaccination is not recommended for travel to Western Europe. A. Central AmericaB. Western EuropeC. Eastern EuropeD. A and C 3. Blood clots can develop in the lower leg during extended travel by air or motor vehicle. How often should you move around to keep your circulation normal? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is If you can, walk up and down the aisle of the plane. If traveling by bus or train, make the same effort. If traveling by car, stop and walk around every hour or so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says. While seated, you can move your legs and stretch and flex your feet, which improves blood flow in your calves. Movement prevents blood from pooling. Wearing loose, comfortable clothing and drinking plenty of fluids can also reduce the risk of developing a blood clot. A. Every 15 minutesB. Every 30 minutesC. Every hourD. Every two hours 4. If you become ill while traveling abroad, where should you call for help? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The best choice is the U.S. Embassy. Embassy staff can recommend English-speaking doctors or the best hospital in your locale. A. Your doctorB. U.S. EmbassyC. Nearest hospitalD. Your health insurance company 5. Low humidity and recirculated air in airplanes can cause dehydration. Which of these beverages hydrate the best? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Choose water over the other beverages listed. Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages dehydrate the body by speeding up the rate of urination. For optimum rehydration, drink one cup of water for each hour of flight time. A. ColasB. CoffeeC. Alcoholic beveragesD. Water 6. Which of these beverages would be the safest to drink while traveling abroad? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is If you are in an area where water may be contaminated, don't use ice in your beverage, because the ice may be contaminated. It's safest to drink directly from the bottle or can, rather than from a glass, the CDC says. Also be careful of water on the outside of the bottle or can. Wipe the bottle or can dry before opening, and clean the area where your mouth will touch. A. Carbonated bottled waterB. Canned soft drinksC. Hot tea made with water that was boiled for two minutesD. All of the above 7. Which of these foods would likely be safe to eat in a rural area of southeast Asia? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Avoid uncooked vegetables and moist dishes such as rice that could have been sitting at room temperature. A. Fresh green saladsB. Cold meat platesC. Oranges that you peel yourselfD. Rice at room temperature 8. Which of these first-aid items should you always travel with? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Keep any medications in their original bottles and carry a copy of your prescriptions, along with a note from your doctor if you take controlled substances. A. Sterile bandagesB. Antibiotic ointmentC. ThermometerD. All of the above Your score was: