HEALTH MATTERS 2
 

To enable you to have a happy healthy holiday, we have puıt together the following important informatioın regarding possible health problems.

Dehydration

Drink at least 2-3 litres of bottled water daily. Avoid alcohol consumption in the sun.

Skin

Do not lie out in the sun for long periods and always use a high factor sun-cream. Initially sunbath early morning or after 5pm.

Always reapply suncream after swimming. Avoid long periods in the sea or pool witohut a t-shirt on. Beware of the mosquito, apply repellent creams and use plug-ins where possible

Ears

Always dry ears well after each exposure to water.

After swimming and showering rinse the ears with fresh water and dry thoroughly with a clean towel or tissue.

Stomach

Do not drink tap water. Wash all fruit well with bottled water. Remember you will be eating differentfoods therefore do not change your diet too drastically or too quickly. Avoid ice-cubes.

Health Advice

Any pain or discomfort experienced in the ear, medical advise should be sought.

If you experience any nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea, contact your local medical centre.

Diarrhoea remedies are not recommended for prolonged use.

Your skin is not designed for all changes experienced whilst on holiday. Do not apply too many chemicals to your skin.

For sever sunburn, drink water and attend local medical centre

You may feel faint, disorientated, nauseous. Lay down, do not make sudden movements, call medical help.

The information on this page is provided by Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital.