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STAYING HEALTHY
WSC 2009
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
US State Department
World Health Organization (WHO)
International SOS
Travel Safety Administration
CIA World Factbook
MyPyramid.gov
National Sleep Foundation
Where to look for information
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/media/mp3/ThreePsofTravel.mp3
Podcast: Three P’s of Travel
Rules:
You and your WSC partner are a team
You have 20 minutes to complete the quiz
Use web sites to find answers to the quiz
Record the website you use
BONUS: CDC info on Traveler’s Diarrhea
QUIZ: Travel Health 101
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
US State Department
World Health Organization (WHO)
International SOS
Travel Safety Administration
CIA World Factbook
MyPyramid.gov
National Sleep Foundation
Where to look for information
Quiz Answers
Disclaimer: The questions and answers
on this quiz are merely a catalyst for
discussion. Participants ought use their
own judgment, using credible online
resources for facts.
Quiz Answers
www.cdc.gov 1. How much alcohol does hand
sanitizer need to be effective?
B: 60%
Quiz Answers
www.cdc.gov
for First Aid
Kit medicine
guide.
Yellow book
chapter 2
2. Which OTC medicine helps lower a
fever?
C: Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Quiz Answers
Have you had
all of your
vaccines? If
not, go to:
Travel &
Immunization
Clinic
913-469-0011
3. Which of the following diseases does
not have a preventable vaccine?
A: Dengue Fever
Quiz Answers
Picaridin and
DEET are in bug
sprays.
30-50% DEET is
recommended
by the CDC, less
than 25% DEET
needs to be
applied more
often.
Up to 15%
Picaridin is
available, but
spray it on
clothes
4. What can be added to a mosquito
net to prevent mosquito born illness?
A: Pyrethroid (US)
B: Deltamethrin (International)
Quiz Answers
Be sure you
know where
potential
sources of
unfiltered
water come
from
5. What foods are likely to have water
in/on them?
F: All of the above
Quiz Answers
Schistosomiasis
is a parasite
that enters the
urinary tract
and chronic
schistosomal
infection causes
bladder cancer.
6. What are the risks of swimming in
international fresh water?
D. All of the above
Quiz Answers
Boiling for 30
minutes
usually isn’t
practical, and
sterilizing with
iodine or
chloride can
be inconsistent
7. Which of the following methods
provide safe drinking water?
Preferred answer: B: Carbon filter
Quiz Answers
fecal-oral
transmission:
know your
right hand
from your left
Which diseases can be avoided by
washing hands?
E: All of the above
Quiz Answers
Symptoms of malaria:
Fever
Chills
Sweats
Severe head ache
Nausea/vomiting
Fatigue
Which of the following are spread by mosquitoes?
F: All of the above
Take home message: use a mosquito net, wear bug spray and long clothing, and take appropriate malaria prophylaxis as directed! (Start it 7-14 days before you go and continue taking it 7-30 days after you come home, depending on the FDA instructions that come with your medication)
Quiz Answers
Call SOS if you’ve been bitten by any animal.
Don’t play with stray dogs
Don’t touch dead birds
Don’t sleep in a chicken coop
Don’t lick turtles
Which animals can spread diseases to
humans?
F: All of the above
Birds and Chickens: H5N1 flu, West Nile
Virus
Pigs: H1N1 flu
Dogs: Rabies
Rodents: Plague, Hanta Virus
Turtles: Salmonella
QUIZ BONUS: Everybody Poops
Who gets
travelers’
diarrhea?
Common
symptoms?
What causes
it?
How do you
treat it?
Traveler’s Diarrhea: CDC web site
Did anyone find anything?
When to see a doctor (Call SOS):
Diarrhea + Fever (102F)
Bloody diarrhea
Dehydration
CDC’s Three P’s: Proactive, Prepared, Protected
Flight health
Packing Healthy Clothes
First Aid kit
Before you go
Flight Health
Avoiding DVT/PE’s (Blood Clots)
Move around each hour
Yoga for air planes
Breathe Deeply
Stay hydrated
Jet Lag: desynchronosis
24 hour circadian rhythm: controls rise and fall of body temperature and plasma levels of hormones
1 day per 1 hour trans-meridian travel East or West
Stay well hydrated, avoid caffeine and alcohol
Earplugs and blindfolds for sleeping
Sunlight synchronizes
Stay up until 10 PM local time
Packing healthy clothes
Long sleeves and pants (especially at night)
Prevent sunburn
Prevent mosquito bites
Shoes
Prevent rodent bites & scorpion bites
Prevent fungal infection
Prevent parasitic infections causing elephantiasis
DON’T GO BAREFOOT, especially on beaches
First Aid Kits
Sunblock: UVA & UVB
Insect repellant
Personal Prescriptions
Antimalarial
Antidiarrheal
Antihistimine
Pain reliever
Fever Reducer
Mild laxative
Cough suppressant
Throat lozenges
Antacid
Antifungal and antibacterial ointments
Mind Body
Sleep Spirit
Health
Food
Water
Altitude
While You’re There
Paint by Number, Eat by Color
Grains – Orange: Try to eat whole grains and aim for at least 3 oz a day
Vegetables - Green: The greener the better, but don’t forget orange-colored veggies or dry beans! The amount you need depends on age/sex/activity level
Fruits - Red: Eat all different types of fruits either fresh, canned, dried, or even frozen. The amount you need depends on age/sex/activity level
Oils/Fats - Yellow: Don’t forget plenty of fats come from fish, nuts, and vegetable oil. Try to limit or even avoid butter, shortening, stick margarine, and lard
Milk - Blue: Milk category includes milk, yogurt, and cheeses in which provides calcium. Aim for low-fat or fat-free milk products. It keeps your bones strong. The amount you need depends on age/sex/activity level
Meat & Beans - Purple: Try to stick with low-fat or lean meats. Fish, beans, peas, nuts, and seeds are a good way to go. The amount you need depends on age/sex/activity level.
Paint by Number, Eat by Color
Paint by Number, Eat by Color
Safe Food
Avoid:
uncooked food
nonbottled beverages
unpasteuried dairy
Ice cubes
Eat:
Well cooked, hot foods
Fruits you peel yourself
Fruits/Vegetables you wash yourself with filtered water
H2O
Filtered H2O
Salt & Sugar
Hydration
Altitude
CDC Yellow Book Chapter 6
Symptoms:
Head ache
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Nausea/Vomiting
Rapid pulse (>100)
Confusion
Know the altitude at your destination
Ascend slowly
Acclimatize for 2-3 days at 2500-3000m then 2 days per 1000m
If symptoms worsen, descend to lower altitude
Stay hydrated
Ex: Cuzco, Peru (3,000 m)
La Paz, Bolivia (3,444 m)
Lhasa, Tibet (3,749 m)
Mount Kilimanjaro (6,100 m) 5 minutes consciousness
Notify your state health department of any bites
See your doctor if you have any concerns
Finish vaccination series that weren’t completed
Keep taking malaria prophylaxis
After you’re back home
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