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When [[hitchhiking]] specific '''health''' issues can occur, notably:
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When [[hitchhiking]] specific '''health''' issues can occur. The most dangerous thing is when your driver is involved in an car accident. Therefore it is a good idea to find a driver who is not drunken, not sleepy and is not going to fast. Also read the [[safety]] article.
  
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==Immunizations==
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Depending on the country you are travelling in, specific immunizations can be required. Inform yourself before heading to foreign countrys. Some immunizations can make sence anyway (even if you are not hitchhiking).
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==Hygiene==
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Most sicknesses, especially diarrhoea, can be prevented with a good hygiene.
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If you are not sure about the water situation in a foreign (especially in a poor) country, then don't drink water from the tap. Do only drink botteled water or cook, disinfect or filter the water before use. Also for teeth brushing and doing the dishes only use drinking water.
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For your food it is important to cook, peal or disinfect it. Don't let flys or insects come to your food. Before eating, wash your hands with soap. Wash your hands as often as possible, but always after the use of a toilet. Try to use disposable towels.
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==[[Insurance]]==
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A health insurance for foreign countrys can safe you a lot of troubles. Think about a health insurance which includes a transport back home in an emergency case.
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==Drugs and [[Alcohol]]==
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Don't drink alcohol or consume drugs while hitchhiking.
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==Other issues==
 
* Diesel fumes and other vapors from fuel, especially at [[gas stations]].
 
* Diesel fumes and other vapors from fuel, especially at [[gas stations]].
 
* Dust, in desert areas and alongside many roads.
 
* Dust, in desert areas and alongside many roads.
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Also don't overestimate these issues. Truck drivers have to deal with diesel fumes most of the time.
 
Also don't overestimate these issues. Truck drivers have to deal with diesel fumes most of the time.
  
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Revision as of 09:21, 4 August 2009

When hitchhiking specific health issues can occur. The most dangerous thing is when your driver is involved in an car accident. Therefore it is a good idea to find a driver who is not drunken, not sleepy and is not going to fast. Also read the safety article.

Immunizations

Depending on the country you are travelling in, specific immunizations can be required. Inform yourself before heading to foreign countrys. Some immunizations can make sence anyway (even if you are not hitchhiking).

Hygiene

Most sicknesses, especially diarrhoea, can be prevented with a good hygiene.

If you are not sure about the water situation in a foreign (especially in a poor) country, then don't drink water from the tap. Do only drink botteled water or cook, disinfect or filter the water before use. Also for teeth brushing and doing the dishes only use drinking water.

For your food it is important to cook, peal or disinfect it. Don't let flys or insects come to your food. Before eating, wash your hands with soap. Wash your hands as often as possible, but always after the use of a toilet. Try to use disposable towels.

Insurance

A health insurance for foreign countrys can safe you a lot of troubles. Think about a health insurance which includes a transport back home in an emergency case.

Drugs and Alcohol

Don't drink alcohol or consume drugs while hitchhiking.

Other issues

  • Diesel fumes and other vapors from fuel, especially at gas stations.
  • Dust, in desert areas and alongside many roads.
  • Smoke from the cigarettes your drivers smoke. This is negligible if you smoke yourself of course, though it's also harder to quit smoking when you hitchhike a lot.
  • Sunstrokes can occur if one can't shelter in the shades.
  • It's a good idea to drink a lot of water to compensate for dehydration.

Also don't overestimate these issues. Truck drivers have to deal with diesel fumes most of the time.