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VisitorsCoverage : Preventative Tips

You can not only enjoy your trip but save money and avoid medical situation by just following these simple tips.
Based on what we heard from our clients and their experiences , we concluded that majority of the medical situation could have been avoided by just knowing some basis tips such as following.

Avoid Accidents and injuries :
Travel prepared carry medicines, supply and proper clothing.

1. Get a health checkup done before coming to USA
(Cost of medical care is very expensive. Try to avoid any medical situation.)

- You may not have any medical condition, it is still a good idea to get a health checkup and consult your physician before making your trip to America.
This will help get any medical ,and pathological condition uncovered and a doctor recommendation can help you better prepared for your trip.


2. Bring enough medicines

( You can not get medicines without prescription by a US doctor, so get enough supply of your medicines)

- If you are on medication , bring enough supplies .

- You may also want to carry general medicines pain and fever reliever etc.

Did you know ?
In US, you must have a prescription from a licensed US physician to buy medicine from pharmacy.
Cost of physician and medicine both can cost a lot as compare to what you could have saved if you have brought your prescribed medicine.


3. Get Extra pair of Glasses
( don't spend hundreds of dollars for something you can get for much less in your home country. Cost for eye Glasses can be expensive in America)

- If you wear eye glasses for vision , bring an extra pair , in case you loose Or damage yours.

 


4. Self monitoring medical tools

- People who are diabetic Or have blood pressure can use self monitoring tools for readings.

You may get these from any super store like walmart, walgreens etc which cost less and easy to use.

You don't want to spend lots of money for preventative readings of your blood sugar or blood pressure on routine basis.


5. Proper Clothing

- Do not travel un prepare for weather, Country like USA weather changes a lot depends on what part of country you are visiting. Make a proper research and carry your clothing accordingly.
Avoid weather related sickness. Getting cold, flue, heat stroke, and allergy is very common if you are not informed and prepared.



Avoid Accidents and injuries :
Accidents and injuries are some of the very common medical situation people end of going to hospitals. With a little cautions and information these accidents and injuries can be averted.

6. Avoid Accidents : Get familiar with traffic rules

- Get familiar with road rules.

- Host should provide a orientation about the general rules for safety.


7. Avoid accidents : Watch your steps

- Not paying attention to wet floor can result to slipping and injury..
- Watch out for slippery floor.
- Use of rug in bathrooms can be a good idea.

8. Avoid accidents : Watch your steps

- Watch your steps, avoid accidents of tripping on sidewalks and curbs.

 


9. Avoid accidents : Get familiar with surroundings

- Get familiar with general house hold or surroundings. Example how to operate a TAP , not knowing how to control hot weather can lead to burning/injury.,

Host must provide this information to their visiting guest.


Stay healthy :
Stay healthy, eat healthy and remain active.

10. Eating habits

- Eat healthy. Avoid medical situation. Example Diabetic person should follow their eating menu.

- Eating out very often can lead to many problems for aged parents.

- Host must pay attention and careful for these things when their parents visiting them..


11. Stay physically active

- Stay active. Go for walk or any physical activity. Remain healthy by physical and active lifestyle.

- Host , take your parents and relatives for walk or any other activity.


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Note : This information provided is very generic in nature; one must review the policy and its details for exact coverage.


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