If you’re heading out on a long trip—or moving abroad—and you rely on prescriptions, it’s vital to your health to know the rules about traveling with medication. “Millions of Americans are dependent on medicines and with the globalization of travel, access to prescription medicine is eve...
Drug Topics: Do you have any advice around medication adherence individuals who are traveling? Banas: Just because you're on vacation and out of your normal routine doesn't mean you get to deviate from the routine of your medications. I think it's about awareness; whether it’s a list, ...
Bring your required medication and make certain that you have enough for the entire length of your trip. If you are running low on your medicine, be sure to have your prescription refilled before you leave town. During your trip, take your medications at the same time intervals as you do ...
31 Don't forget to take your medication withyou. You can carry your necessities on the plane withyou. It is wise to take the double amount of necessitiesthat you need-put half in your carry-on bag and half inyour “in the hold” bag. That way, if your carry-on baggets stolen, ...
on December 11, 2023 By Rachelle Grace Tan-Estrecho It doesn’t matter if you are traveling by plane, train, car or staying home this holiday season, it’s important to know how to safely dispose of used medical sharps. Millions of people in the United States use needles, lancets and ...
Before stepping on the plane to Japan, it is best to familiarize yourself with common allergens in Japanese cuisine, such as fish, shellfish, pork, eggs, dairy, wheat/gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, and soy. Vigilance is required, as these ingredients may be hidden in broths, sauces,...
Be it on a plane, in a car or on a train: if you sit for a longer period of time, the return of blood from the leg veins is reduced. The feet and lower legs swell and the legs may hurt. In rare cases, deep vein thrombosis with the risk of pulmonary embolism may occur. The ...
The next day, Margaret made a point to make it to school on time. It was show-and-tell and Carol Piper had brought her Barbie doll, complete with car and house and little hangars for Barbie’s clothes. During lunch, the children were allowed to play outside or take more time looking...
1. Avoid aisle seats on planes Whether traveling by bus or plane, the seat you choose is a big deal. Always select a seat that’s away from where everyone else is passing. This will not only give you rest from a neighbor that makes you get up each time, but it will also minimize ...
Keeping up withphysical activitywhile traveling can help mitigate the effects of long periods of sitting, whether on a plane, train or in a car. Incorporate movement into your travel routine by walking whenever possible, taking the stairs, and doing simple stretches or exercises in your hotel ro...