What kind of diseases are common in returned travelers?
Respiratory complaints are frequent among returned travelers and are typically associated with common respiratory viruses (see Chapter 2, Respiratory Infections ). Influenza is the most common vaccine-preventable disease associated with international travel.
What causes dizziness after returning from a trip?
Chewing gum helps. Yes, it is surely an inner ear disturbance. Could be caused by tiredness, jet lag, air pressure change, maybe an on coming cold. In 1974 I had such an affliction and lost my balance entirely (along with Bell’s Palsy) but then also when about your age had the same inner ear problem. I know what it is for a room to spin wildly!
What should be considered when evaluating a returned traveler?
The history of vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis should be reviewed when evaluating an ill returned traveler. Fewer than half of US travelers to developing countries seek pretravel medical advice and may not have received vaccines or taken antimalarial drugs.
Why does the return trip always feel longer?
Participants felt that the initial trip took longer than they had expected. In response, they likely lengthened their expectations for the return trip. In comparison with this longer expected duration, the return trip felt short. It’s quite possible several factors are at work here.
When to go back to home after travel?
1 Get tested 3-5 days after travel AND stay home for 7 days after travel. Even if you test negative, stay home for the full 7 days. 2 If you don’t get tested, it’s safest to stay home for 10 days after travel. 3 Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not.
How to prepare for your return to work after a vacation?
Actively plan for your return. When planning time away from work, most people focus on getting organized for departure. Avoid undoing all that restoration by treating your return as something that needs to be managed in advance as well.
Chewing gum helps. Yes, it is surely an inner ear disturbance. Could be caused by tiredness, jet lag, air pressure change, maybe an on coming cold. In 1974 I had such an affliction and lost my balance entirely (along with Bell’s Palsy) but then also when about your age had the same inner ear problem. I know what it is for a room to spin wildly!