I felt like death was upon me this week. I was fighting a horrible cold this week and I realized that I should watch out for my health while I’m in Greece. With the whole Swine Flu freak out, maybe I should figure out if there are other “epidemics” in Greece that I should be aware of. I have never been keen on research, but I did it!
The only crazy thing that I found that was happening was that in 2006. According to PubMed.gov, there were cases of Candidemia or Fungemia. This is the presence of fungi and yeast in bloodstream. The treatments would consist of antifungals, such as fluconazole and amphotericin.
According to greeka.com the website stated that there are no real health concerns other than the Fungemia. There are some vaccines that people should get even before thinking about leaving their own country. They are the tetanus, polio, diphtheria, and hepatitis A and B vaccines. They are all very common vaccines.
There were some drugs that you are not allowed to have in the country. Codeine is not allowed. It is a headache medicine that was outlawed. There are immense regulations on what medicines are allowed in Greece. Greeka.com also advises that travelers have a medication medical certificate for every medication you carry into the country. It is quite clear that they do not want people to bring weird drugs in to Greece.
Over all others greeka.com said that most of the health problems come from the unforgiving heat. As with any warm climate, you want to be completely hydrated. They also recommend salting your food because sweating makes you loose sodium, which is essential to you body. Believe it or not. The greeka website also explained that the food is very good quality. It is recommended that you drink bottled water, because you don’t want to get stomach upsets.
Well, I feel very prepared now. All I really have to be conscious of is carrying medication and to drink high quality water. This will be a breeze!
"Greece Health." About the health situation in Greece and Greek Islands. greeka.com, Web. 12 Oct 2009.
"Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Fungemia. 16 September 2009. Wikipedia, Web. 12 Oct 2009.
Mycoses,. "Epidemiology, risk factors for and outcome of candidaemia among non-neutropenic patients in a Greek intensive care unit. ." NCBI (2009): n. pag. Web. 12 Oct 2009.
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