Central & South America Healthy Travel 2e

Getting the most out of a trip to Central and South America means staying healthy. This user-friendly book is an indispensible guide to minimising health risks for travellers throughout the region, from Mexico to Patagonia.- clear guidelines on treating common travel illnesses- essential guidelines on coping with high altitude- how to recognise and avoid wildlife hazards, from leeches to piranhas and tarantulas- illustrated guide to traditional medicine and useful rainforest plants- comprehensive first aid sectionFreshly updated by travel health expert Dr Tony Gherardin, Healthy Travel Central & South America provides advice on pre-trip planning including immunisations and medical kits, staying healthy while on the move, and what to do if you run into Problems