As we said a few days ago in Babies and more, there are more and more exotic family trips, there are many who also travel with their children to areas at risk of diseases such as malaria and for this they have to go to the hospital to receive vaccinations necessary.
In Madrid, the ideal place to receive all kinds of information and recommendations for traveling to risk areas is the Traveler Unit of Carlos III Hospital. According to the data we collect from the news of El Mundo, vaccines and treatments for malaria have increased considerably in two years, in addition, more than 20,000 people were advised by telephone.
The unit has specialized pediatricians, as we already know that children should receive vaccines based on their age, weight and medical history. Also offer some practical tips for traveling with childrenThese are some of them: First of all, you have to request a visit with the specialist to receive the necessary treatment or vaccines, at least one month before the trip, but if it can be better before, because over time the demand is more high.
In the medicine cabinet are essential the antitérmicos, analgesics, oral rehydration serum for cases of vomiting and diarrhea, antihistamines for allergies, sunscreen, cream for bites and material to heal wounds.
AdvertisingThe clothes of the little ones are recommended to be light, breathable and that cover the body a lot.
As for food, it is very important that everything they eat is cooked, or prepared by parents and that water or any other beverage, that is bottled, in addition to preventing them from incorporating ice to avoid possible contamination.
In the case of infants, it is better not to travel to these areas if it is not really necessary, since treatments are not always effective in them, they are contraindicated or they may not have completed their vaccination schedule.
If you want more information or want to request an appointment, you can call the Carlos III Hospital service, at 91 453 27 80 or go to the Traveler Unit.
