General Tips Prevent Sunburn

• No sunscreen is 100% effect. Additional measures are required.
• Seek shade at hottest time between 11am –3pm or if not possible, apply sun lotions liberally and regularly, make sure it is a high SPF factor.
• Cover up to protect skin when possible with cotton clothes (long sleeved, trousers), hats (broad rim) and use wrap around UV filtered sunglasses.
• Regularly shower or bath in cool water. (Don’t forget to use sun care lotions after your wash if going out during the day in the sun.)
• Use cool water sprays.
• Product advice/information to prevent sunburn.

Methods to prevent dehydration:

• Drink plenty of water at least 2-3 litres daily (if you don’t have enough water your urine will change colour from pale yellow to dark smelly urine ) to prevent dehydration
• Always keep bottles of water with you.
• Avoid raw and uncooked food especially meats and fish (include shell fish) avoid mayonnaise and sauces, peeled fruits, eggs, salads, tap water, ice creams, ice cubes, raw vegetables.
• Boiled water products are fine (e.g. tea, coffee, hot chocolate) but not excessively.
• Products safe include:
  (a) Sealed bottled water from a major manufacturer
  (b) Eat recently prepared hot, cooked food
  (c) Canned food or in sealed packs
  (d) Fresh bread
  (e) Unpeeled fruit
• Brush your teeth with bottled water.
• Make sure you are vaccinated.
• Avoid drinking unsafe water and ice.
• People who misuse drugs and alcohol can get dehydrated, please avoid.
• Stop smoking (causes dehydration) or try not to smoke.
• People who sweat a lot and are physically active can get dehydrated, please drink plenty of water.
• Always have Travel Insurance
• If an EU citizen one can apply for medical treatment in Europe scheme before you go to a destination in Europe.

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Females

• Always wipe from front to back.
• If taking a contraceptive and one has diarrhoea, one’s tablets may not be as effective. Use barrier methods during diarrhoea period and seven days after last episode.

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