Being fit and healthy is vital to student travellers. Let's learn how to avoid health hazards and about the intricacies of travel health insurance and international health care costs.

Student Travel Immunisations                          

In some countries you may not need immunisations and shots in order to stay healthy. It is sometimes the case that even though the government doesn’t demand that you get injections you may still want to. You can do research on the internet or ask your doctor which injections you need for the countries you want to visit.
Some countries need proof that you have had injections against certain diseases. You can get an International Health Certificate from your doctor or government. Just make sure that you prepare and take proof of all injections and immunisations you have had and you will be ok.

Toilets

Whilst you may be used to westernised toilet manner and supplies of toilet paper it is more than likely that you will have to adjust to a totally different way of...erm...going to the loo. Countries like Greece do not allow you to flush toilet paper down the toilet, some other places do not use toilet paper at all. Places like these may just give you a bucket of water and, well, your hand!
You may also encounter squat toilets where you are, yes you’ve guessed it, required to squat over a hole in the ground and take aim. There is none of this luxury of having a place to sit! If you really cannot face using your hand (your left one supposedly) then be prepared to take your own supplies of either toilet paper and/or baby wipes to get the job done.

First Aid Kits

A first aid kit is a must for student travellers. Ensure that you have adequate provisions for minor health problems for example plasters, bandages, antiseptic cream, hand wash, paracetamol and pain killers. You can also check with your doctor for advice on what other provisions you may need to take. For problems that are classed as worse than minor it is always best to seek the advice of health care professionals and visit the doctors or hospital of the country you are visiting.

Student Travel Insurance

ALWAYS get Student Travel Insurance when you go on a trip. If anything goes wrong and you do not have cover then you will be set for hefty bills. There are thousands of providers of Student Travel Insurance but I recommend checking here
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