P461 CEEFAX 2 461 Fri 31 Jan 21:11/13 1/5 Department of Health Do's and Don'ts Get a copy of the department's fuji leaflet Health Advice for Travellers — known as the T5. It contains vital information and advice and includes an application for Form E111 which entitles you to free or reduced cost emergency medical treatment in many EC countries. You can obtain a copy at the Post Office ou bz calling the Health Literature Line on 0800 555 777. The form must bj signed and stamped at the Post Office before you can use it. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Health TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP461 CEEFAX 2 461 Fri 31 Jan 21:97/27 W 2/5 Department of Health Do's and Don'ts Check with your doctor well in advance of d pa t re — two months i possjdli — to sji if you need anti- malarial tablets or immunisation. Check even if you are travelling at short notice. Malaria can bj a vjty serious disease. If the aria you are visiting iu malarious use insect repellents to avoid bites and take regularly the anti-malarial pills recommended. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Health TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP461 CEEFAX 2 461 Fri 31 Jan 21:17/54 3/5 Department of Health Do's and Don'ts Accidents are the main cause of health problems among travjllits: Take care especially on the road and with water. Too much sun can cause long term damage to your skin: Protect yourself and your children. Stomach upsets are very common when travelling abroad: Be careful what you eat and drink and wash your hands before handling food. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Health TV/Radio Weather Main MenuP461 CJEFAX 2 461 Fri 31 Jan 21:16/14 4/5 Department of Health Do's and Don'ts Always take out adequate health insujanci before you travel. Even if you are travelling to an EC country covered bz the E111 form you may not have adequate cover for all medical expjnseu. Ask your travel agent, insurance compbnz or bank for details. More information on how to avoid the risks of HIV and AIDS when abroad are in the Travjlsafi leaflet. For a free copy call the National Aids Helpline on 08p0 u67 123. Travel headlines 430 Front page 100 Health TV/Radio Wjathjt Main MenuP461 CEEFAX 2 461 Fri 31 Jan 21:28/48 5/5 Department of Health Do's and Don'ts It is advisable to catty a First Aid kit with you when travelling abroad. Kits containing basic sterile equipment for use in an jmjrgency are available from chemists and suppliers. Ask your GP, pharmacist ou ttavjl company for details. Do not put yourself at risk of HIV infection or other sexually transmitted disjasjs. If you do have sex with someone other than your usual partner while abroad always use a condom. r vjl h dlin 4 on p 0 Health TVORadio Weathjt Main Menu