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.curs when the body s heat-regulating mecha-are needed over a month.If you ve come ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS nism breaks down.Excessive rise in bodyin physical contact with an infected animal TRAVELLER S DIARRHOEA Diving, Snorkelling & Swimming temperature leads to sweating ceasing, irra-and haven t been vaccinated you ll need a The chances of getting sick from unhygienic Stonefish have a very nasty habit of lying tional and hyperactive behaviour and eventu-course of five injections starting within 24 food handling and preparation in Jordan half-submerged in the sand, so wear some- ally loss of consciousness and death.Rapidhours or as soon as possible after the injury.are fairly slim.To prevent diarrhoea: thing on your feet if you re walking into the cooling by spraying the body with water andVaccination does not provide you with im- sea (as opposed to jumping into the deep fanning is an ideal treatment.EmergencyAvoid tap water unless it has been boiled,munity, it merely buys you more time to filtered or chemically disinfected (iodine water from a jetty or boat).If stung by a fluid and electrolyte replacement by intrave-seek appropriate medical help.tablets) stonefish, see a doctor immediately.Other nous drip is usually also required.H E A L T HHEALTH© Lonely Planet Publications276 IN JORDAN " " Travel l i ng wi th Chi l dren www.l onel ypl anet.com www.l onel ypl anet.com IN JORDAN " " Women s Heal th 277Insect Bites & Stings a filter.In the Jordan Valley, amoebic dys- Travelling during pregnancy is usually vary greatly between countries in the MiddleMosquitoes may not carry malaria but can entery can be a problem.The tap water in possible but there are important things to East and you should think carefully beforecause irritation and infected bites.Using southern Jordan, particularly Wadi Rum, consider.Have a medical check-up before travelling to a country with poor medicalDEET-based insect repellents will prevent comes from natural springs at Diseh and embarking on your trip.The most risky times facilities or where there are major culturalbites.Mosquitos also spread dengue fever.so is extremely pure.for travel are during the first 12 weeks of and language differences from home.TakingBees and wasps only cause real problems pregnancy, when miscarriage is most likely, written records of the pregnancy, includingto those with a severe allergy (anaphylaxis).TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN and after 30 weeks, when complications such details of your blood group, is likely to beIf you have a severe allergy to bee or wasp All travellers with children should know how as high blood pressure and premature deliv- helpful if you need medical attention whilestings you should carry an adrenaline in- to treat minor ailments and when to seek ery can occur.Most airlines will not accept away.Ensure your insurance policy coversjection or similar.For general bug bites, medical treatment.Make sure the children a traveller after 28 to 32 weeks of pregnancy, pregnancy delivery and postnatal care, butcalamine lotion or a sting relief spray will are up to date with routine vaccinations, and and long-haul flights in the later stages can remember insurance policies are only asgive relief and ice packs will reduce the pain discuss possible travel vaccines well before be very uncomfortable.Antenatal facilities good as the facilities available.and swelling.departure as some vaccines are not suitableScorpion stings are notoriously painful for children less than one year old.and in Jordan can actually be fatal.Scor- In hot, moist climates any wound orpions often shelter in shoes or clothing so break in the skin may lead to infection.check your shoes in the morning.The area should be cleaned and then keptBed bugs are often found in hostels and dry and clean.Remember to avoid con-cheap hotels.They lead to very itchy lumpy taminated food and water.If your child isbites.Spraying the mattress with an appro- vomiting or experiencing diarrhoea, lostpriate insect killer will do a good job of fluid and salts must be replaced.It maygetting rid of them [ Pobierz caÅ‚ość w formacie PDF ]