"As many as 43%-79% of travellers to low-and middle-income countries become ill with a travel-associated health problem."
"The best thing you can do to avoid catching Covid or the flu while flying is still to wear a snug fitting surgical mask and use hand sanitiser," advised Pharmacy 777 Pharmacist Jacqueline Tan.
"We encourage anyone travelling to check in with your local 777 Pharmacist six to eight weeks before leaving, to make sure you have everything you need to enjoy your holiday and stay well."
Top tips to travel healthy: 1. Make sure vaccines are up to date. 2. Check your medications. 3. Consider how your medical conditions will be affected. 4. Take a first aid kit. 5. Pack the basics including sunscreen, after sun and insect repellent, hand sanitiser, face masks and COVID-19 RAT tests.
