1)Safety Precautions

WHO has given a list of illness that can catch you while you travel. This is as follows
Diarrhea
Malaria
Hepatitis.
If you are on a month long trip than there are very much chances that you may be caught by Diarrhea. To avoid this take safe food and drink. Prompt treatment with antibiotics stops most cases of diarrhea. Malaria, which can be fatal, is the most important parasitic disease to avoid overseas. It is a serious health problem in many tropical and subtropical countries.

Hepatitis is also very common viral illness you need to avoid. While not usually fatal, hepatitis A can spoil the best planned vacation. If you are exposed to hepatitis A during your trip get another vaccine and it is important to use good hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices.

2) Making Adequate Pre-departure Preparations

Always secure your visas and travel documents in plenty of time for your trip. This will help reduce any travel anxiety and stress! Also learn about potential health risks in each of the places where you’ll being traveling. Avoid traveling if you are pregnant. If it’s impossible to avoid then consult your doctor.
Make a list of available foreign clinics in the area will you will be located.

Carry A First Aid Kit

Never forget to carry  a first aid kit with you. And your first aid kit must contain the following:
Thermometer, Scissors, Tweezers, Adhesive bandages, Aspirin, Non-adhesive dressings, Antiseptic powder or solution, Bar of soap, Prescription antibiotic for enteric infections, Pack of tissues & small pack of paper towels (for drying hands),  Alcohol gel skin sanitizer, OTC Antibiotic cream, Wound closure/butterfly strips

Be Careful With Your Food And Water

Always be careful before you eat or drinks something. Eat only in good and clean restaurants. If you do not know where to get good hygienic food from, take help of the people around. Eat foods that are well-cooked and served steaming hot.

You can even go for breads, tortillas, crackers, biscuits, and other baked goods.
Try to eat canned foods.
Eat fruits, nuts, and vegetables with thick skins, peels, or shells that you remove yourself. Do not use tap water to wash your food, instead use bottled or boiled water.
Drink carbonated bottled water or soda if unsure about quality of drinking water.

Food That You Should Avoid

• Leafy or uncooked vegetables and salads.
• Any food from street vendors or market stalls.
• Unpasteurized dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, ice cream, or milk.
• Undercooked, raw, or cold meat, seafood, or fish.
• Buffet foods unless you know they are fresh and have been kept steaming hot. Avoid buffets where there are no food covers or fly controls.
• Ice in drinks if unsure about the quality of drinking water & use bottled water for brushing teeth.
• Cold sauces such as mayonnaise, salad dressing, chutneys, or salsas, which are usually raw and may be made by hand.

It is almost expected that you will suffer at least some minor aches and pains while traveling. This is because of lack of activity and keeping your body in the same position for an extended period of time.
It is often found that travelers have little control over their traveling conditions – they might endure long waits, endless hours in a seated or standing position, heavy bags to haul at odd angles, and cramped quarters that don’t allow for much movement or stretching. This article will help you know tips for prevention and treating aches and pains.

Prevention tips

1)  Sit comfortably

Adjust your seat so it is as comfortable as possible. You can also use a pillow, blanket or traveling neck rest to support your lower back or neck.

2) Reduce Stress

Whenever you are physically or mentally stressed your muscles contract and tighten. Try to relax you body and mind.

3)Travel light

Always carry less and light luggage when every you travel. This will avoid the stress of checking your luggage and maintaining it.

4) Give yourself space

Keep your luggage in hotel and do not carry it with you. This will make you feel relaxed.

5) Avoid Working When You Travel

Avoid taking your laptop with you to work when you are going for a holiday. Working on a laptop or other projects can cause eyestrain, odd back/body position and added stress. And if you are not traveling out of holiday then try to do less work on your laptop.

Take A Break

If you are driving then take frequent breaks and try to stretch your body or take a small walk or stand outside your vehicle for a while. This will help you reduce your strain.

If you are traveling in train or bus take a aisle seat. This will give you at least a little extra room to do stretches. This will also help to prevent blood clots in the legs (deep venous thrombosis), which is one of the most dangerous travel maladies.

Take Proper Care

Sleep well when you are out. Don’t get careless with your diet. Try to eat well and drink plenty of fluids while traveling.  This will prevent you from dehydration and a lack of nutrients like potassium can increase your risk of getting aches and pains while traveling.
Also don’t forget to exercise.
Don’t wear uncomfortable and tight clothes.
Always take first aid with you. Also keep pain relievers which could include acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin.
Try to give yourself a mini massage with the help of your family members or friends.

Its Time to Seek Medical Treatment

If you have fever and also your body is aching at the same time you must go for a medical treatment.

Also if  your aches are severe or continue even after stretching, massage and/or over-the-counter medication.

If you have swelling, abdominal pain weight loss etc you must take medical help.

If the pain travels down the limbs.

So, if you are the one who wants to travel around the whole world then, here are some travel health tips that you must know.

Travel Health Tips

Traveling to different climates and environments abroad can expose you to disease and health risks. You should be aware of the dangers and know how to stay healthy?

Drink plenty of water in hot climates to avoid dehydration. Drinking a lot of water is good for health. One must normally drink at least 1 1/2 liter of water every day.

You should also make extra preparations if you have an existing medical condition.

Take out adequate Travel Insurance or you could face a huge medical bill if you fall ill and need treatment.

Be safe in the sun – use a high-factor sunscreen and avoid excessive sunbathing between 11am – 3pm

Find out the local emergency services numbers and the number of the local hospital and always keep it with you. It will be helpful in emergency.

Practice safe sex – take condoms with you as quality varies in different countries. HIV and Aids, and other sexually transmitted diseases can be caught worldwide.

Long-Distance Journeys

Do regular stretching exercises such as flexing and extending your ankles to avoid circulation problems. Exercise regularly to avoid stress and weakness.Avoid wearing tight cloths when you are traveling long distances.

Walk round at regular intervals on long flights.

Avoid intake of alcohol in flight.

If you are pregnant or have given birth then avoid traveling or consult your doctor.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition tell your travel insurer about your condition

Check local conditions such as climate and pollution levels and consider how you might be affected before visiting a new place.

If you have a history of blood disorders, deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism are taking hormonal medication (including the contraceptive pill) have cancer, heart problems or have recently had surgery tell your insurer about it and also do consult your doctor.

Ensure your medication is legal in the country you are visiting.

Learn key words and phrases in the local language for your condition, medication and emergency help

If you suffer from a mental illness you should be aware that facilities and local attitudes to mental health problems may differ from place to place.