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Before leaving
- Be sure to ask for medical advice, especially if you:
- are under a doctor´s care
- suffer from a chronic illness
- have recently been in a hospital
- are pregnant (If you are in your ninth month of pregnancy, you must obtain medical approval from Air France_ask our reservations service for additional information).
- Remember to get vaccinated
Some vaccinations involve a series of injections. Plan your vaccinations well in advance and make sure you leave enough time to see the doctor before you travel. It´s better to be only partly vaccinated than not vaccinated at all, and you can receive further injections abroad or when you return home.
Remember that some countries require vaccinations before they will admit you into the country.
- Get treatment for upper respiratory tract infections before leaving since pressure changes can damage your ears. During the flight, the cabin pressure is equivalent to an altitude of 2,400 m (8,000 ft), which holds no risks for passengers in good health.
For similar reasons, we recommend that passengers wait at least 12 hours before flying if they have been underwater diving.
-Reduce the effects of jet lag:
- if flying east: go to bed early in the days leading up to your flight.
- if flying west: try to stay up as late as possible.
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On board
- Guard against the risks caused by long periods without moving, which can result in poor circulation in your legs duringthe flight. You can eliminate this discomfort by remembering to:
- drink plenty of water
- avoid alcohol
- take short walks in the plane and follow the exercises shown in the film on long-distance flights
- wear support stockings if you have circulatory problems
- Remember to bring any medication with you as well as your glasses or contact lenses.
Syringes for medical use are authorized in the cabin with a medical prescription, you are responsible for them. Please do not leave them in the aircraft.
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Your stay
- Watch out for infectious or parasitic illnesses, especially in hot countries. These are often contracted by eating raw vegetables or drinking infected water. Make sure to:
- Drink only bottled beverages with sealed tops, preferably a name brand. If you must drink tap water, boil it or use sterilization tablets, which you can obtain from your local pharmacy.
- Eat cooked food and make sure it is hot. Don´t eat raw vegetables unless they have been thoroughly washed and peeled.
- Wash your hands regularly.
Ask your doctor for additional information.
- Protect yourself against malaria, it can kill you. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes found in most tropical countries, which usually come out between twilight and daybreak. A course of preventive treatment is highly recommended. To avoid insect bites, wear protective clothing and spray insect repellent on any exposed parts of your body.
- Heat and sun can also be harmful: Remember to bring a high-SPF sunblock cream or lotion.
- Avoid venereal disease! Remember to protect yourself (condoms) whenever you travel. |
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- Each airplane has a paramedic's kit and a semi-automatic defibrillator.
- All Air France crew are qualified to give first aid and undergo regular training to cope with passenger health problems.
- In the event of serious problems, the crew will page any doctors who may be on board or contact ground teams for advice. Upon arrival at the airport, the patient will be given the appropriate care.
- All Air France flights are non-smoking. A nicotine substitute is available from the crew. These tablets are effective in reducing nicotine cravings.
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