Health tips for adventure trips

Traveling on adventure tours or in a tropical jungle can lead to risk of illness or suffering health complications at the site of visit. To make any of these trips, you should follow some tips

Before the trip

* Learn about the vaccine to be applied before traveling
* Get a medical check prior to travel
* Purchase travel insurance that guarantees coverage in case of accidents or medical emergencies
* Know the emergency numbers in the place to which travel

During the journey

* Use insect repellent lotion to prevent bites
* Check your sheets, blankets, clothes and shoes before wearing, as if a dangerous animal is hidden in them
* Protect yourself from the sun
* Drink only safe water
* Follow the instructions for staff
* Learn about the danger of water before bathing in rivers or beaches

After the return trip, it is important to conduct a further medical check, to rule out the disease was contracted, manifested especially if any unusual symptoms.