As trips may come up unexpectedly, being always up to date on routine immunizations is important. Also, have regular, scheduled physical exams and always keep on hand a good supply of prescribed medications. For customs purposes, keep them in their original containers and also carry with you an extra prescription written in generic terms. Regular dental check-ups are important, too, as air travel may aggravate otherwise minor dental problems. And check your health insurance to see if it covers you overseas.
Preventive maintenance includes keeping in shape physically and emotionally.
Regular exercise makes sudden changes in schedule much more tolerable and improves sleep patterns. And make time for your spouse and family. The nagging distraction of unfinished emotional business at home can increase fatigue and seriously reduce work efficiency. Regular business travelers should have a travel medicine specialist with whom they are familiar so that they can get destination-specific advice on short notice. Our organization offers many of these services or check our directory for a specialist near you.