Travel Health: Childrenby Aimee Amodio | More from this Blogger 11 Aug 2006 11:28 AM Will you be bringing the whole family outside the country for a vacation, extended stay, or even a business trip? Traveling abroad with children can expose your kids to some unique health risks. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, nearly two million children travel abroad each year! What kind of things do you need to be concerned about?
Travelers' diarrhea (and related gastrointestinal illness) is one of the most common travel-related health issues affecting children. Very young children (age five and under) are at high risk for food and water-born illnesses because their immune systems are not fully developed. Also, young children touch their mouths more frequently, making it easier to introduce germs into their systems. Children with diarrhea can also become dehydrated very quickly. The World Health Organization recommends the use of oral rehydration solutions, which are high in electrolytes. Sports drinks can help with rehydration, but do not provide as many electrolytes as oral rehydration solutions can. You can find oral rehydration solution packets at stores and pharmacies around the world. Simply add one packet to boiled or treated water -- follow instructions carefully. Make sure your children follow the same health precautions you do -- wash hands with soap and water, don't drink unsafe water, peel all fruits and vegetables before eating, don't swallow pool or ocean water. Being careful is the best way to prevent illness in your family when you're far from home. Learn more about Aimee Amodio  Aimee is a fiction writer... dog lover... music lover... Relevanthealth tags User Comments drlynne (52) 22 Mar 2007 04:06 PMThanks for another great post Aimee. Did you know that a parasite that causes bladder cancer is the leading cause of death in men between 20 and 44 in Egypt? I didn't before researching cancer prevention. With our lust for international travel and adventure, often taking our children with, we need to be informed parents. Thanks for your suggestions. A helpful Website for reviewing health concerns in various parts of the world is available at www.cdc.gov/travel/ Lynne Eldridge M.D. Author, "Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time, practical advice for preventing cancer" http://www.avoidcancernow.com blog09 (5) 22 Jan 2009 02:43 PMHave you heard about Nana Flakes? it is the exact Kanana Banana that my mom used to make me when I was a little girl. One of my girlfriends recently had diarrhea trouble with her baby boy and introduced me to the product called Nana Flakes. I must say it is a great tasting product especially for those banana lovers. I experienced some heavy diarrhea problems in the past . it's a great discomfort to have to go to the bathroom 6-7 times a day. I am so grateful for Nana Flakes because it made my life so much better. With just 1-2 tablespoons in each meal you will happily say good bye diarrhea, so long heartburn and welcome to better life. Nana Flakes is very simple to use especially in your cereal, oatmeal, or even when you're baking. Don't let diarrhea control your life. Be in control! The link that my girlfriend gave me is: http://www.ndlabs.com/product/680 , you can read up more information about ND Labs' Nana Flakes. Community Tags dehydration, travel health, travelers' illnesses, travelers' diarrhea, travel with children Discuss this article
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