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The Singapore
Midistry of
l le^lth has announced
that
contrct tracing
and home
clullantines
for Infl uenza'A
(HINI) xre no longer
neces-rrrv. with thc wo;ld Health
'
or!(anizirti(nr's
cising of re_
portlDg req!nrcll1cl1ts,
coun-tries are no longer required to provide it with regular updates on confirmed cases and deaths.
However, it is still a goocl idea to takc sone Precltt-tions if you lre going abroad especially ifyou are PregDant,
are tlaveiing with the elderly or youngpeople or have a chtonic iilness like diabetes.
Dr Clarence Yeq a general practitioner at Killine)' Fam-ily ancl Wellness Clinic, offers some tips on howto .'
make your tdp a safer and nT ore enjoyable one.
l What to pack
Medication: Have a rerd)' supply ofcom-mon drugs like
HTNl
travel
guide
treat.fever ancl chsrcoal pills _ Surgical m,r.k.; c,tn he ror orrrrhc:r. bought crphirrrir(.ies.
For tnvelers who have con- Each masl can last up ditions like diabetes, insulin to 12 hours. One to two
injections have ro be adusred masksuorridiufficeforeach accordlng ro your doctor'.s dav
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provide up to 95 percent protechon against the flu virus. They also minimize the spread offlu. These cotton masks give travelerc reason_ able protection and qreatdr comfort. On the other hand. the N95 masks used by medi-antihistamines
to counter flu
symptoms, paracetarnol to
TYavel advice Thc Ministr.v of
Fle'alth advises travelers to take along thermometers, hand snnitizers and surgicaJ nrisks. Make sure you get xmple rest and that you driik
Avoicl crowded places ancl contrct witl, those rvho have llu-like synrpturns such rs lcver lncl cough.
