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Strategies in host-related
special risks
Infants and Children
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Infants and small children may
encounter health problems in
tropical destinations; particularly,
they are at considerable risk of
gastrointestinal infections.
Parents with very young children
should be advised against
vacationing in countries where such
problems are likely to occur.
Infants and Children
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Even greater contraindications against travel to
the developing countries exist for infants and
children with immune deficiency, cystic fibrosis,
diabetes, serious handicaps, and conditions
which require repeated blood transfusion.
Infants and small children often cry during
descent of an aircraft because of pain in the
ears.
To open their eustachian tubes and reduce the
negative pressure in the middle ear, they may
be given a drink or chewing gum as soon as the
aircraft descends.
Infants and Children
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Parents must be reminded that motion
sickness and bruises(淤血) occur more
frequently in children than in adults, and
they should equip their travel medical kit
accordingly.
Acute mountain sickness is a greater risk for
children and young adults than for healthy
older travelers.
Skin hygiene is paramount, a daily bath in
clean water will reduce the risk of infections
Infants and Children
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Children should wear light cotton
clothes and closes shoes to avoid
infection from cuts and scratches or
parasitic infestation of the feet.
Protection from ultraviolet radiation
is of utmost importance as danger
of damage to the skin and eyes is
greater at that age than in adults.
It must be ensured that food and
beverage preparation, especially in
a hot climate, is done in a perfectly
hygienic condition.
Infants and Children
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The first step against malaria is taking
preventive measures against mosquito
bites.
This can be achieved by wearing long
sleeves and full-length pants and with
light treatment of the uncovered skin
with DEET, EBAAP, or Bayrepel.
Parents should also be briefed about
crisis management in case of illness
acquired abroad.