14.11.2014 Slides by Kaija Heikkilä and Lilian Luodekari Presented by Lilian Luodekari  http://www.maailmalle.net/ ◦ Studies abroad, blogs  www.formin.fi ◦ (Ulkoasiainminsteriö)  www.thl.fi – ◦ Matkailijan terveysopas  Laurea LIVE, HAMK and LAMK pages    All students are insured under legally required accident insurance. Valid during the activity according the working plan and related direct travelling. Covers accidents that take place in practical studies and unpaid internships/placements carried out in accordance with the curriculum in Finland or abroad.    The insurance does not cover sickness or accidents that take place in leisure time does not cover damage to luggage An additional, optional travel insurance is strongly recommended!    EU/ETA country residents are entitled to health care in other member countries. Finland also has agreements with some other countries for Finnish citizens. For heath care in EU/EEA countries and Switzerland, you need a European Health Insurance Card which can be obtained from KELA. http://www.kela.fi The European Health Insurance Card is available to everyone covered under the Finnish health insurance system. You can order your card free of charge by phone or by filling out the application form (SV 193sr, in Finnish) that you can either print from Kela’s website or pick up at a Kela office.   Health Care and Social Services students may need a liability insurance for practical studies depending on the destination Tehy provides its student members with a liability insurance. - member min 6 months before the incident - also during max 12 months stay in a foreign country    Your prior and present health status and possible pregnancy Remember the most typical health risks: tourist diarrehea, problems induced by alcohol, sex and traffic behaviour Check your insurance in relation to cronical illnesses  http://www.rokote.fi/matkaajanrokoteopas/ ◦ Risk assessment  Make sure that you begin your vaccinations early enough, consult your school nurse ◦ Min. (1-) 2 months beforehand  Check the needed lab tests Basic vaccinations for a traveller: - Tetanus (jäykkäjouristus) - Diphtheria (kurkkumätä) - MPR (measles, mumps, and rubella - tuhkarokko, vihurirokko, sikotauti) Country Basic vaccinations for a traveller And when needed Tick-borne encephalitis Germany dT, MPR (puutiaisaivotulehdus) Italy dT, MPR Hepatitis A ja B, tick-borne encephalitis Spain dT, MPR Hepatitis A ja B South Korea Japan dT, MPR, hepatiitti A dT, MPR Australia dT, MPR, (Yellow fever) Canada dT, MPR Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, typhoid (lavantauti) Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis Japanese encephalitis       sufficient quantities of medications that you use routinely (original package) your medical records information on prescription medicine for chronic conditions, allergy medications etc. eyeglass prescriptions, contact lenses birth control pills /contraceptives and condoms immunization records (vaccinations)  Remember to wash your hands  Use hand disinfectants  Check the tap water  Check the food is safe, well cooked     In hot climate, remember to drink enough fresh water Dehydration might also be due to diarrhea, fever, vomiting Long sleeves and a hat to protect against too much sun Warm clothing during cold and damp nights Lähde: UNAIDS 2012 (www.unaids.org) http://www.hivtukikeskus.fi/hiv-jaaids/matkailu-ja-hiv/ - riskitesti Take care of yourself and be responsible towards others - Remember condoms - Protection against HIV, hepatitis - Risk of Hepatits B or HIV by drug syringes, tattoos, piercings, tooth or plastic surgical procedures Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus. It is long term illness without cure. Prophylactic vaccination gives good protection. Transfer of hepatitis is due to bad hygiene and body fluids. http://www.hivtukikeskus.fi/seksita udit/hepatiitit/ Katariina Kainulainen ja Heli Siikamäki Lähde: CDC, 2006. Malaria around the world 26.9.2012       Insect repellent Insect bite cream Sun block Mosquito net Tampons, sanitary pads Toilet paper   It is not wise to run away from your problems abroad Everybody gets homesick sometimes, culture ”shock” is a natural process    International office / tutors are there to welcome and help you Other international students understand your need for support Get in touch with locals, it will help you to feel more at home  Check the laboratory specimen needed ◦ Health care, food production   HIV testing (3 months), other STIs If you got a disease abroad, your symptoms might not show until at home Tell your physician, that you have been abroad  Happy landings!