Health Checklist
Table of Contents
General Recommendations
Have a consultation with a travel medicine specialist when planning a trip.
Make sure your eating habbits are healthy.
Excercise regularly.
Reduce stress.
Avoid tobacco (cigar included) & excess alcohol.
Keep your medical condition under control.
Consume safe water and food.
Avoid mosquito bites.
Use sunscreen.
Vaccination
Hepatitis A - stay more than one month.
Hepatitis B - stay for longer periods (more than 1 month).
Typhoid Fever - stay 3 years.
Tetanus/ Diphtheria booster - every ten years after primary complete (3 shots) course.
Rabies - if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas (camping or hiking).
Influenza - annual
Pneumoccocus - every 5 years
Tuberculosis - a skin test is recommended before departure and after one year in a high Tb Country.
Accident
Wear safety belt in cars, helmet on bikes.
No cellular phone while driving.
Avoid alcohol, fatigue, jet-lag and all night-driving.
Avoid overcrowded public transport.
Never swim at an unmarked or unguarded beach.
Have an insurance company for you and your vehicle.
Do not disturb animals.
Check Up
Mammography every 1-2 years women 40-69 year-old.
Annual clinical breast examination by a specialist.
Cholesterol check.
After 50 year-old, flexible sigmoidoscopy every 3-5 year.
Blood Glucose every 1-3 years.
Blood Pressure every 2 years.
Treadmill Test if you plan a vigorous exercise program.
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Nicole Nichols-West
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Introduction
Who it's for
This Health Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Health essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Health structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Health Checklist
- Save Health Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Health (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.