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TRAVEL Vanessa H. Fidele, MD, FAAP Family Healthy News May-October 2001 Medical Office Newsletter Making vacation arrangements? That's good! Here are a few guidelines to help make your vacation away from home as illness or disease-free as possible: If you become sick, even if it's 12-months passed, after your return from a trip especially abroad, we will want to know what areas you have visited. Bon Voyage! |
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Call us at least 6-weeks before your trip for immunizations &/or recommendations especially if traveling outside of the U.S. Dr. Fidele can inform you of any outbreaks & suggested vaccinations. Wash hands frequently with soap and water. Hand wipes or antiseptic towelettes are convenient and take up little space. These wipes can be tucked in your fanny pack, purse or child's backpack as an immediate substitute for soap and water. Make sure dairy and juice products are pasteurized. Pasteurized products decreases the chances of food-borne illnesses. Foods should be cooked thoroughly. This is especially true for ground beef, poultry and pork. Avoid raw shellfish or seafood. Eat and feed your child only fruits and vegetables you have washed and peeled yourself. For your family's sake: Boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it. If you are in an underdeveloped area, drink only bottled, boiled or carbonated drinks in bottles. Make sure the seal has not been broken. This means no tap water or ice cubes. Keep away from fountain drinks. If this is unrealistic in the region you are in, make sure you make safe drinking water by the preferred method of boiling the water (preferred as compared to the next method due to the risk of iodine for pregnant moms) OR by doing both of the following: a) filter water through an "absolute 1-micron or less" filter and b) add iodine tablets to the filtered water. You can find these products at Sears and any camping/outdoor supply stores. Take along insect repellent containing DEET (diethylmethyltoluamide) 30-35% for adults; 6-10% for children. Make sure you test for possible adverse reactions by applying to a small area of skin first before lavishing all over the body. Don't put on baby's fingers since they have a tendency to put fingers in their mouths. Cover Baby's hands. Take care not to ingest or inhale repellent. Bathe child once back indoors. Bring along sunglasses and sun block. Dr. Fidele recommends sun block of SPF 30 and greater. Wear covered shoes and keep feet clean and dry to prevent fungal and/or parasitic infections. Prescription medications should be enough to last the duration of your trip plus a week supply in case of prolonged travel delays. Have a copy of your prescription(s) on your possession. Carry your medications with you and preferably in its original container. Refrain from reaching out to or handling any animals. Rabies is nonexistent in Hawaii. Outside of Hawaii is a different story. If swimming is on the agenda, swim in well chlorinated swimming pools or salt water. Be cautious of fresh water ponds, rivers, lakes. Look for, read and heed posted warnings. |
Prepare a Travel/Medical Kit Whether you plan to simply go to the neighbor islands, travel out of Hawaii or vacation abroad, a Travel/Medical Kit can be the next best thing to taking Dr. Fidele and the office (really, we wouldn't mind!) Here's what to pack: Travel/Medical Kit * Prescription medicine(s) * Vitamins w/ minerals * Fever / Pain Relievers acetaminophen, ibuprofen * First Aid Supplies band aids, bandages, elastic bandages, alcohol wipes antibiotic ointment (e.g.Bacitracin) tweezers, scissors, nail clipper (check with your airlines regarding carry on restrictions... otherwise, pack tweezers, scissors, nail clippers in check-in baggage.) * Cough and Cold medicines * Anti-gas / antacid medicine (as needed) * Sunscreen (SPF 30 or greater) * Sunglasses * Eyeglasses contact lenses and solutions * Insect Repellent * Anti-itch cream / Hydrocortisone 1% * Plastic sealable bags * Motion Sickness Remedy * Diphenhydramine (e.g. Benadryl) * Thermometer * Hand Wipes * Medical Alert Cards * Medical Info Sheet containing: Any Allergic Reactions Any Medical Conditions Medicines Needed Age, Height, Weight Emergency Contact Information Medical Insurance Information For Patients of Dr. Fidele: Dr. Fidele's Name and Contact information (office & after hours phone number, office address) * Travelers' Checks * Passport (as needed) * Visa (as needed) * Identification Make photo copies of Passport, Visa and ID. Do not carry them with the originals. In case the originals are lost or stolen, getting a replacement should be easier. A Happy Flight with Kids A plane ride with kids need not be a traumatic experience. Plan in advance and talk to your kids on what to expect and what's expected of them (e.g., stay close, quiet voice is required on the plane and to remain seated as opposed to standing / jumping on seat). Be sure to check with your airlines on carry on/packing guidelines. What to Pack: * Healthy Snacks/Juices Pack small bags of "easy snacks": that do not require refrigeration. These are perfect bring alongs: healthy, "easy snacks": dry cereal (cheerios), animal cookies, raisins, packaged cheese -n- crackers, fig newtons... Pack small juice boxes in plastic sealable bags (to prevent leakage). *A "fun bag" Fill this with child's favorite small books, crayon & coloring book, small quiet toys finger puppet, activity book. If your child is old enough, have him/her pack a backpack of their own. A CD/Tape player with headphones and a few favorite music / audio books are perfect for older kids. *Carry on bag should include a change of clothing and extra underwear. For Baby * Disposable diapers and wipes * Car seat & collapsible stroller * Change of clothing, jacket * Bathing supplies * Large plastic bags for wet clothes It can be used as a waterproof sheet if needed * If bottle feeding, bring formula and bottled water to mix formula * Nursing pads, bibs, burp pads * Baby powder/lotion * Pacifier. Bring a "back up" pacifier just in case you lose (egad!) the other one. Secure pacifier to baby's clothing to prevent losing the pacifier which is normally followed by a crying fit. * Favorite blanket, a quiet comfy toy, teething ring Have a wonderfully memorable trip! PS. Don't forget the camera. 05.19.03 revised. |
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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION The information on Suite618.org and its links to other web sites are provided solely for informational purposes and not as a substitute for medical care or the advice of a licensed physician. No physician-patient relationship is intended or implied through this website. We can not answer questions regarding health or medical inquiries for or from individuals with whom we do not have a present medical relationship. Please remember that content of websites can change at any time. Information may, after awhile, be outdated or incomplete. We do not endorse nor can we assure that the contents of the referenced sites are the same as when we last reviewed them. Any Information derived from Suite618.org, vfidele.yourmd.com or its links to other web sites should not be construed as professsional (eg, real estate, law, tax, health...) advice. Seek advice from your respective licensed professional, as applicable. The office of Vanessa H. Fidele, MD, FAAP or associates can not be responsible for your visits or consequence of your visits through the internet. If you have a child/children, we suggest you monitor his/her ventures through cyberspace. Embrace the vast potential of the internet but, as in life and your health, don't throw caution to the winds! PRIVACY POLICY Your privacy is important to us. Due to the very nature of the internet, we can not guarantee your absolute privacy. This site uses cookies to provide demographical information on visitors such as how many people are visiting per day/year, which pages are viewed and how often. We use this Site Statistic Report for information only. We do not compile any personally identifiable information regarding your visits nor do we sell or rent any information to third parties. Keep in mind though, that other sites you visit may use cookies for their own purpose whether specified or not. It is your choice to accept or decline cookies. If it helps, follow our rule of thumb: Don't take cookies from strangers. For more information regarding internet cookies and your privacy, please take the time to visit: All rights reserved. No reproduction, distribution, or transmission is permitted without the written permission from the office of Vanessa H. Fidele, MD or its associates. Our office address is: Vanessa H. Fidele, MD, FAAP, Pearlridge Office Center, Suite 618, 98-211 Pali Momi Street, Aiea, HI 96701-4337 This site is updated and maintained by KRIS the Business Manager 808.486.7799 |
