Advance planning can help you avoid getting sick while on board.

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Here's what to do:

• Get the immunisations you need and preventive medicines for illnesses such as malaria.
• Refill your medications and keep them in your hand luggage.
• Check if your health insurance covers medical emergencies abroad.
• Ask if there is a ship physician who is prepared to treat a range of illnesses and injuries, including life-threatening conditions.

- (HealthDayNews)

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