Simple Escapes Wants to Help Holiday Travelers Stay Healthy, Wherever Their Destination May Be
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Norwalk, Conn. (PRWEB) November 13, 2007
With the holidays approaching, airports and highways are about to become jam-packed with folks heading home or jetting off to vacation resorts, notes Simple Escapes (SM) (http://www. simpleescapes-program. com), a premier travel and entertainment savings program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Amid all of the holiday hustle and bustle, however, healthy precautions can be overlooked, and when they are, the best-laid plans can easily turn into waylaid plans.
The holiday season coincides with the beginning of flu season in the United States, so travelers can expect to be inundated with reminders about flu vaccinations and other such precautions. Even if sojourners pay attention to those reminders, though, more than a few of them will likely overlook other health issues, particularly those directly related to traveling.
To help keep the holiday travel blues to a minimum, SimpleEscapes (http://www. simpleescapes-program. com/SimpleEscapes_ResourceCenter. html) offers a few suggestions on embarking on a healthy trip:
Prepare for jet lag. A common ailment after trips across time zones, jet lag can weaken the immune system, which obviously lowers the body's defenses against the common cold and other, worse ailments. To help reduce jet lag, travelers flying west to east should avoid the sun for the first day of their arrival. Folks flying east to west should consider taking a quick-paced walk upon their arrival. Melatonin, an over-the-counter (OTC) supplement, can also help fight jet lag. Pay attention to prescriptions. Folks who are taking prescribed maintenance drugs (heart medication, cholesterol pills, anti-depressants, allergy medications, etc.) should be sure to stock up adequately beforehand. Ideally, they should get a supply that will last longer than the scheduled trip, just in case travel delays occur, reports Simple Escapes (http://www. simpleescapes-program. com/SimpleEscapes_qanda. html). Vaccinate well beforehand. People who are flying to another country should check well in advance with their doctor (and/or visit the Centers for Disease Control website) to make sure they're up-to-date on any and all required vaccinations. Some vaccinations require multiple doses, so it's important that international travelers give themselves enough time to get inoculated before departure. Visit the hometown pharmacy. People planning trips to foreign countries should also pick up a travel supply of OTC medications, like pain relievers, cold remedies and even vitamin supplements, since OTC drugs in other countries don't always contain the exact same dosages available in the U. S. Packing a supply of OTC diarrhea drugs and other medications for digestive problems is another good idea; it's better to have it and not need it than the alternative. Don't drink the water. It may sound like a cliché, but it's true: Visitors to foreign countries usually haven't built up any tolerance to the bacteria in the local water system, and digestive problems can and will flare up when foreign elements enter the intestines. The safest way to avoid such problems is to rely on bottled water --- for everything, even when brushing one's teeth. If bottled water isn't available, be sure to clean the tap water first by boiling it or by using an iodine tablet. Pack a brief medical history. If health problems do occur, the local doctor(s) may need to know more about the patient than just his or her symptoms. Travelers should carry a summary of their medical history, from blood type, allergies and immunizations to ongoing health problems, current medications and the name and phone number of their regular doctor. Be sure to include the name, address, phone number and policy number of the traveler's health insurance carrier as well as a list of emergency contacts and their phone numbers.
Holiday travelers can typically expect long lines at the airport and congestion on the highways, but with some advance planning, they can take the proper steps to avoid health problems commonly associated with traveling, reports SimpleEscapes (http://ap9consumergateway. typepad. com/ap9_articles/ap9_simpleescapes/index. html).
About Simple Escapes
SimpleEscapes is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/ap9/simpleescapes. asp). Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in membership programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at SimpleEscapes123.com (http://www. simpleescapes123.com). With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as Simple Escapes.
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