staying healthy overseas world service corps 2009
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Basic guidelines for prevention of common illnesses related to overseas travel for World Service Corps Volunteers, Presented May 2009TRANSCRIPT
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STAYING HEALTHY
WSC 2009
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Center for Disease Control (CDC)
US State Department
World Health Organization (WHO)
International SOS
Travel Safety Administration
CIA World Factbook
MyPyramid.gov
National Sleep Foundation
Where to look for information
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http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/media/mp3/ThreePsofTravel.mp3
Podcast: Three P’s of Travel
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Rules:
You and your WSC partner are a team
You have 20 minutes to complete the quiz
Use web sites to find answers to the quiz
Record the website you use
BONUS: CDC info on Traveler’s Diarrhea
QUIZ: Travel Health 101
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Center for Disease Control (CDC)
US State Department
World Health Organization (WHO)
International SOS
Travel Safety Administration
CIA World Factbook
MyPyramid.gov
National Sleep Foundation
Where to look for information
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Quiz Answers
Disclaimer: The questions and answers
on this quiz are merely a catalyst for
discussion. Participants ought use their
own judgment, using credible online
resources for facts.
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Quiz Answers
www.cdc.gov 1. How much alcohol does hand
sanitizer need to be effective?
B: 60%
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Quiz Answers
www.cdc.gov
for First Aid
Kit medicine
guide.
Yellow book
chapter 2
2. Which OTC medicine helps lower a
fever?
C: Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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Quiz Answers
Have you had
all of your
vaccines? If
not, go to:
Travel &
Immunization
Clinic
913-469-0011
3. Which of the following diseases does
not have a preventable vaccine?
A: Dengue Fever
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Quiz Answers
Picaridin and
DEET are in bug
sprays.
30-50% DEET is
recommended
by the CDC, less
than 25% DEET
needs to be
applied more
often.
Up to 15%
Picaridin is
available, but
spray it on
clothes
4. What can be added to a mosquito
net to prevent mosquito born illness?
A: Pyrethroid (US)
B: Deltamethrin (International)
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Quiz Answers
Be sure you
know where
potential
sources of
unfiltered
water come
from
5. What foods are likely to have water
in/on them?
F: All of the above
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Quiz Answers
Schistosomiasis
is a parasite
that enters the
urinary tract
and chronic
schistosomal
infection causes
bladder cancer.
6. What are the risks of swimming in
international fresh water?
D. All of the above
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Quiz Answers
Boiling for 30
minutes
usually isn’t
practical, and
sterilizing with
iodine or
chloride can
be inconsistent
7. Which of the following methods
provide safe drinking water?
Preferred answer: B: Carbon filter
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Quiz Answers
fecal-oral
transmission:
know your
right hand
from your left
Which diseases can be avoided by
washing hands?
E: All of the above
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Quiz Answers
Symptoms of malaria:
Fever
Chills
Sweats
Severe head ache
Nausea/vomiting
Fatigue
Which of the following are spread by mosquitoes?
F: All of the above
Take home message: use a mosquito net, wear bug spray and long clothing, and take appropriate malaria prophylaxis as directed! (Start it 7-14 days before you go and continue taking it 7-30 days after you come home, depending on the FDA instructions that come with your medication)
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Quiz Answers
Call SOS if you’ve been bitten by any animal.
Don’t play with stray dogs
Don’t touch dead birds
Don’t sleep in a chicken coop
Don’t lick turtles
Which animals can spread diseases to
humans?
F: All of the above
Birds and Chickens: H5N1 flu, West Nile
Virus
Pigs: H1N1 flu
Dogs: Rabies
Rodents: Plague, Hanta Virus
Turtles: Salmonella
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QUIZ BONUS: Everybody Poops
Who gets
travelers’
diarrhea?
Common
symptoms?
What causes
it?
How do you
treat it?
Traveler’s Diarrhea: CDC web site
Did anyone find anything?
When to see a doctor (Call SOS):
Diarrhea + Fever (102F)
Bloody diarrhea
Dehydration
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CDC’s Three P’s: Proactive, Prepared, Protected
Flight health
Packing Healthy Clothes
First Aid kit
Before you go
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Flight Health
Avoiding DVT/PE’s (Blood Clots)
Move around each hour
Yoga for air planes
Breathe Deeply
Stay hydrated
Jet Lag: desynchronosis
24 hour circadian rhythm: controls rise and fall of body temperature and plasma levels of hormones
1 day per 1 hour trans-meridian travel East or West
Stay well hydrated, avoid caffeine and alcohol
Earplugs and blindfolds for sleeping
Sunlight synchronizes
Stay up until 10 PM local time
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Packing healthy clothes
Long sleeves and pants (especially at night)
Prevent sunburn
Prevent mosquito bites
Shoes
Prevent rodent bites & scorpion bites
Prevent fungal infection
Prevent parasitic infections causing elephantiasis
DON’T GO BAREFOOT, especially on beaches
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First Aid Kits
Sunblock: UVA & UVB
Insect repellant
Personal Prescriptions
Antimalarial
Antidiarrheal
Antihistimine
Pain reliever
Fever Reducer
Mild laxative
Cough suppressant
Throat lozenges
Antacid
Antifungal and antibacterial ointments
Mind Body
Sleep Spirit
Health
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Food
Water
Altitude
While You’re There
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Paint by Number, Eat by Color
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Grains – Orange: Try to eat whole grains and aim for at least 3 oz a day
Vegetables - Green: The greener the better, but don’t forget orange-colored veggies or dry beans! The amount you need depends on age/sex/activity level
Fruits - Red: Eat all different types of fruits either fresh, canned, dried, or even frozen. The amount you need depends on age/sex/activity level
Oils/Fats - Yellow: Don’t forget plenty of fats come from fish, nuts, and vegetable oil. Try to limit or even avoid butter, shortening, stick margarine, and lard
Milk - Blue: Milk category includes milk, yogurt, and cheeses in which provides calcium. Aim for low-fat or fat-free milk products. It keeps your bones strong. The amount you need depends on age/sex/activity level
Meat & Beans - Purple: Try to stick with low-fat or lean meats. Fish, beans, peas, nuts, and seeds are a good way to go. The amount you need depends on age/sex/activity level.
Paint by Number, Eat by Color
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Paint by Number, Eat by Color
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Safe Food
Avoid:
uncooked food
nonbottled beverages
unpasteuried dairy
Ice cubes
Eat:
Well cooked, hot foods
Fruits you peel yourself
Fruits/Vegetables you wash yourself with filtered water
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H2O
Filtered H2O
Salt & Sugar
Hydration
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Altitude
CDC Yellow Book Chapter 6
Symptoms:
Head ache
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Nausea/Vomiting
Rapid pulse (>100)
Confusion
Know the altitude at your destination
Ascend slowly
Acclimatize for 2-3 days at 2500-3000m then 2 days per 1000m
If symptoms worsen, descend to lower altitude
Stay hydrated
Ex: Cuzco, Peru (3,000 m)
La Paz, Bolivia (3,444 m)
Lhasa, Tibet (3,749 m)
Mount Kilimanjaro (6,100 m) 5 minutes consciousness
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Notify your state health department of any bites
See your doctor if you have any concerns
Finish vaccination series that weren’t completed
Keep taking malaria prophylaxis
After you’re back home