Factors influencing the increase in the risk of importation of infectious diseases, including those of international significance, into the territory of the Republic of Belarus today are: active movement of the population across the State border of the Republic of Belarus (stay of the population in foreign countries, as well as with tourist and business trips associated with temporary residence, etc.), arrival and temporary stay of foreign citizens from endemic countries (for the purpose of work, study, etc.).
Before going on a trip abroad, you must:
clarification of information about the country to which the trip is planned, especially information about diseases characteristic of this country, as well as measures for their prevention;
contacting a doctor in order to receive medical recommendations for staying abroad and, if necessary, carrying out preventive vaccinations and clarifying the existing vaccination status against infectious diseases, including diphtheria, tetanus, measles.
While staying abroad you must:
observe the rules of personal hygiene (wash your hands with soap as often as possible, especially before eating, use hand sanitizer, sanitary napkins);
use only commercially produced bottled or boiled water for drinking, brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, including avoiding drinking drinks with ice;
eat only thermally processed food, avoid purchasing food from trays or from random traders; visit food establishments recommended by the travel company;
avoid getting water into the mouth when swimming;
use repellents, curtains and other means of protection against mosquitoes and other insects; Avoid contact with animals, domestic and wild birds.
After returning from abroad and the appearance of clinical symptoms of an infectious disease (chills, fever, rash, cough, etc.), you must seek medical help from a healthcare organization, inform your doctor about your arrival from abroad (indicating the exact country and time spent there).
