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International Travel Quiz
How Much Do You Know About International Travel and Health?
Test your knowledge of how to stay healthy when traveling abroad.
1. International travel may require prophylactic medicines against malaria or a vaccine against yellow fever. How long before departure should you see your doctor?
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Some vaccines must be given in a series over several days or weeks, the CDC says. The vaccine for yellow fever may take up to 12 days to develop antibodies.
A.
4 to 6 weeks
B.
10 days
C.
5 days
D.
3 days
2. Hepatitis A can be contracted during travel to which of these regions?
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Hepatitis A can be contracted anywhere, including the United States. Infection is less likely in Western Europe than in less developed countries. Vaccination is not recommended for travel to Western Europe.
A.
Central America
B.
Western Europe
C.
Eastern Europe
D.
A and C
3. Blood clots can develop in the lower leg during extended air travel. How often should you move around to keep your circulation normal?
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If you can, walk up and down the aisle of the plane. If traveling by bus or train, make the same effort. If traveling by car, stop and walk around every hour or so, advises the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Movement prevents blood from pooling.
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Every 15 minutes
B.
Every 30 minutes
C.
Every hour
D.
Every two hours
4. If you become ill while traveling abroad, where should you call for help?
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The best choice is the U.S. Embassy. Embassy staff can recommend English-speaking doctors or the best hospital in your locale.
A.
Your doctor
B.
U.S. Embassy
C.
Nearest hospital
D.
Your health insurance company
5. Low humidity and recirculated air in airplanes can cause dehydration. Which of these beverages hydrate the best?
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Choose water over the other beverages listed. Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages dehydrate the body by speeding up the rate of urination. For optimum rehydration, drink one cup of water for each hour of flight time.
A.
Colas
B.
Coffee
C.
Alcoholic beverages
D.
Water
6. Which of these beverages would be the safest to drink while traveling abroad?
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If you are in an area where water may be contaminated, don't use ice in your beverage, because the ice may be contaminated. It's safest to drink directly from the bottle or can, rather than from a glass, the CDC says. Also be careful of water on the outside of the bottle or can. Wipe the bottle or can dry before opening, and clean the area where your mouth will touch.
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Carbonated bottled water
B.
Canned soft drinks
C.
Hot tea
D.
All of the above
7. Which of these foods would likely be safe to eat?
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Avoid uncooked vegetables and moist dishes such as rice that could have been sitting at room temperature.
A.
Fresh green salads
B.
Cold meat plates
C.
Oranges that you peel
D.
Rice
8. Which alcoholic beverages are least likely to harbor bacteria?
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Mixing alcohol with a soft drink doesn't kill any organisms in the latter. And the ice may be made from tap water.
A.
Beer
B.
Wine
C.
Alcohol mixed with a bottled soft drink
D.
A and B
9. Which of these first-aid items should you always travel with?
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Keep any medications in their original bottles and carry a copy of your prescriptions, along with a note from your doctor if you take controlled substances.
A.
Sterile bandages
B.
Antibiotic ointment
C.
Thermometer
D.
All of the above
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