Summer means more vacations and outdoor activities. To enjoy summertime fun as much as possible, be prepared for minor health problems associated with travel and the outdoor activities. Ask your pharmacist for some specific advice regarding remedies for motion sickness, diarrhea, insect bites and stings, and sunburn. Remember that these conditions can be more serious in young or elderly individuals. If needed, take an anti-nausea medication prior to beginning travel.
Young children are more prone to motion sickness.
There are nonprescription products, which come in dosage forms and strengths appropriate for children and adults. These include antihistamines, which can cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist for expert help in selecting the right product for your needs. Intestinal Problems can be a result of changes in diet while traveling. Visits to foreign countries can introduce a different microbial population into your digestive system that may result in traveler's diarrhea.