{"id":92,"date":"2021-01-07T21:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T21:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orp.medicalpracticewebsitedesign.com\/blog\/?p=92"},"modified":"2023-07-12T21:13:31","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T21:13:31","slug":"keeping-your-child-safe-while-traveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oberlinroadpediatrics.com\/blog\/keeping-your-child-safe-while-traveling\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Child Safe While Traveling"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you\u2019re simply taking a weekend trip to visit the grandparents, or you and the family are flying internationally, you must know how to keep everyone healthy and safe while on vacation. After all, the last thing you want to worry about is looking up local hospitals near your hotel in the middle of the night. Here are some tips for how to keep your little ones safe while traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring all Medications with You\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And make sure you have enough. This is especially important if you are going to spend a couple of weeks on vacation. You will want to make sure that your child has access to their medications and that they don\u2019t run out. If you\u2019re flying, make sure to pack all medications in your carry-on, just in case the airline happens to lose your luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the Appropriate Vaccinations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While travel throughout the US won\u2019t typically require your child to get inoculated, traveling abroad may require certain vaccines ahead of time. You must schedule an appointment with your child\u2019s pediatrician about a month in advance to make sure that they get all appropriate vaccinations before travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on where you\u2019re traveling, your pediatrician may recommend certain immunizations against typhoid, yellow fever, meningitis, or rabies. Your child may also require antimalarial drugs to protect against malaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Travel Insurance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While we never want to imagine a medical emergency happening while abroad, it is important to be prepared just in case your child breaks their arm or gets sick. In this case, having travel insurance can be a major stress-reliever and lifesaver. Most travel insurance covers kids under 17 years of age and also provides emergency care and 24\/7 assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traveling During COVID-19<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, during the pandemic, medical officials highly recommend avoiding any travel unless essential. While we understand everyone\u2019s desire to travel again and for life to return to normal, we must be doing our part to keep everyone safe during this time. If you do need to travel make sure to wear a mask, practice good hygiene and social distancing, and choose outdoor places such as parks where you can avoid crowds and other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do have questions about traveling with your child, or about getting them the proper vaccines before travel, talk with your child\u2019s pediatrician. It\u2019s important to talk with a pediatrician a month or more before your trip so that you can ensure that your child has everything they need before traveling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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