Vacations are very beneficial, but only if we take some precautions to avoid getting sick. Depending on the destination, you have to be more or less vigilant. As for classic, well-known and relatively close destinations, the risks remain limited.
But when it comes to more exotic destinations, studying each country carefully is essential to know what diseases are common there and what vaccine or medication to take.
Example with Gaitan, who went with his family to Benin. The father is used to traveling and so he takes the necessary measures: Learn about mandatory vaccination and tropical disease specialistsHe explains.
Since there is no vaccine for malaria, to avoid having to take medication and prevent side effects, Gaitan and his family decided not to take the malaria medication. “On site, we tried to avoid mosquito bites, and we took wormwood, a natural plant that helps people protect themselves greatly from malaria. But that wasn’t enough, we were more sensitive to bites, so all five of us and my three children were still hospitalized in Côte d’Ivoire.”.
They are well taken care of.
Even in a small, remote village, this family was well taken care of: “We found a wonderful doctor, one I will remember for the rest of my life. The place we were in didn't look like much, but it was very well taken care of.”Gaitan explains again.
In such a case, it is better to be well insured to intervene on site, or even return home.
But Gaitan and his family start from the principle that there is no risk when traveling.
“Even when we do everything we think is necessary and do everything necessary to protect ourselves, we will never be safe from getting sick, just as we will never be safe from falling.”The traveler adds.
