Traveling overseas can and should be an amazing experience, but it also poses its fair share of risks. Our bodies aren’t used to the different food, water, climate and diseases found abroad, which can make you sick.

This doesn’t mean it’s not possible to have a totally enjoyable and worry-free trip – it just means a bit of planning and preparation is required.

Not sure where to start? You’re in luck! Pharmasave Glenmore is offering free pre-travel consultations to help Kelowna residents prepare for their journeys. Just mention this article, and a pharmacist will be happy to have a discussion with you about your travels and what precautions you should take to ensure they go as smoothly as possible.

“We ask where clients are traveling to and about prior immunization records,” said Craig Tostenson, pharmacist at Pharmasave Glenmore. “We also ask when they are traveling and what specific activities they will be doing during their trip.”

Here are some important travel health prep items that can be discussed during the consultation.

Vaccinations

Getting the proper vaccinations before traveling is extremely important, and sometimes even mandatory. It’s also important to have them administered ahead of time.

“Protection from illness takes time to develop, so it’s important to get vaccinated ahead of time,” said Tostenson.

Not only will the pharmacists have a discussion with you about what vaccinations you need, but they can administer them for you right then and there.

Medications

If you take medications regularly, it’s important to stock up before going on a trip to make sure you have enough for the duration of your stay, as well as a little extra just in case your travels are extended unexpectedly.

Pharmasave Glenmore will perform a medication review for you, and help make sure you have all of the medication you need, whether they are prescription or over-the-counter. They can also create blister packs to help make your medication routine easy while you’re away.

First aid supplies

With all the excitement and planning that comes with going on a trip, it can be easy to forget the basic necessities!

The pharmacists at Pharmasave Glenmore will make sure you’re all set with everything you could need, from protection from the sun and insects, to motion sickness, to other basic first aid supplies that you should have just in case.

Nutritional counselling

When traveling abroad, something as simple as the water or food could wind up making you ill.

During your consultation, the pharmacists will offer advice on how to eat and drink safely during your travels so that you can rest easy knowing your days will be spent on the beach, not in bed.

What’s worse than no vacation? Going on a vacation, but not being able to enjoy it because you wind up sick! You’ve worked hard to earn that trip, so make sure you do the proper prep so that it’s as amazing as possible. Call Pharmasave Glenmore at 250-861-4443 to book an appointment, or just show up and speak to an available pharmacist.

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Pharmasave Glenmore is a locally owned and operated pharmacy that has been serving the community since 2003. Pharmasave Glenmore takes pride in offering quality service to every customer, and taking the time to get to know the people who walk through their doors.

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