The fashion-lifestyle entrepreneur did not expect both sons to fall sick during their Perth trip.
SINGAPORE – Fashion-lifestyle entrepreneur Andrea Chong, 32, had mapped out an eight-day itinerary for her family’s Perth holiday in August. There was much to explore in the Western Australia capital with her lawyer-husband Imran Rahim, 36, and their two sons.
Thankfully, she had packed travel medication and had ibuprofen to relieve his high fever, but she also went to a pharmacy to get more.“He perked up whenever he saw something interesting,” she says. “But we were mindful about when we should return to our accommodation so he could rest properly.”Ms Chong also made good use of their Airbnb apartments’ kitchens to cook familiar, comfort soup to whet his appetite.
Viral respiratory infections, leading to cough and nasal congestion, are usual during winter holidays. “But do not just think about your children,” says Dr Epton. If you fall ill, it can just as easily ruin the vacation for everyone. “Too many activities and too many late nights will make your children overtired and cranky, leading to unmanageable behaviour and a miserable holiday for everyone.”What travel vaccines do my family need?
Dr Lim adds that some jabs are more country-specific, such as yellow fever vaccination for sub-Saharan Africa or South America. If you are packing a nebuliser, check that the machine can handle the voltage of the country you are visiting. If your kids have food allergies, show the restaurant staff a printed allergy card with photos, in case there is a language barrier, as a picture is worth a thousand words.If your kids are unwell, manage the symptoms as you would at home with the medications you have packed, says Dr Epton.
If you require help or clarification for common conditions such as fever, cough, diarrhoea and vomiting, go to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s online resource Urgent Paediatric Advice Line (Parents often give their children mobile phones and tablets to occupy them during long journeys. This results in the young ones looking down, which can cause or worsen motion sickness, Dr Epton says.
Motion sickness on boat outings is also common. Choose a seat near an open window or on an open-air deck, she adds.Never leave your child unattended near water, whether it is the sea or a swimming pool, says Dr Epton. Watch your children around hotel pools and near the sea. If you have to step away, entrust someone to watch the kids. If this is not possible, take them away from the water with you. Always think safety first, she reminds.
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