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03/14/2013
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Material gives tips for users of airports on purchase of tickets, boarding, flight and landing
Guide gives tips on air travel PHOTO: Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg
RIO - is available on the website of the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) the pocket guide "All you need to know to make a good trip." The initiative of the National Airport and authorities, with support from the agency. The material gives tips for users of airports in Brazil on subjects ranging from the purchase of airline tickets to the care that passengers should observe during boarding, flight and landing. The material is available in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Click here to access.
For international travel, the guide provides information about health care that can not be forgotten.
- Remember the necessity of conducting a medical evaluation prior and if necessary make use of any medication during the trip, the requirement to carry the tourist prescription - says the director of Monitoring and Control of ANVISA, Agenor Álvares.
In addition, the booklet reinforces the international requirement of some countries in relation to the presentation of the International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis (CIVP). Just as seen internationally, CIVP is a mandatory document for entry into countries like Australia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, China and Panama, among others.
Health officials from some countries even prevent the entry of foreigners who do not have CIVP.
- It should be remembered that the certificate is valid only if issued with at least ten days in advance of travel, which is the time that the yellow fever vaccine leads to effect - explains Alvarez.
Another issue addressed in the material are the health care that the traveler must observe upon arrival at destination.
- Eating well, adopting healthy habits and hygiene and avoiding stress are the most effective forms of prevention - says the director of ANVISA.
The booklet teaches also how to act in cases of illness or during flight after returning from the trip.
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