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Seasickness, or ‘Mal de mer’ is something that can put a lot of people off cruising, however there’s no need for it to do so. As doctors, we understand that some people are either more worried about seasickness on a cruise or are more prone to it. Whichever category you fall into, there are things we can do to help allay any fears that seasickness might spoil your holiday. First, let me assure you that ships are designed and built to withstand … [Read more...]
The sun can be incredibly dangerous on a cruise and as a result, should be treated with respect. From Antigua to Australia, the sun is very high in the sky and your skin may have not seen much of it for many months. I cannot stress highly enough the importance of sun screen. Do take with you a minimum SPF level of 30 and apply it in your cabin when your skin is cool so it absorbs the protection, which takes a good 20 minutes to develop. Applying … [Read more...]
So that you are prepared for all eventualities, Dr Martin Carroll recommends packing a First Aid kit for you cruises. Make sure the following products are in your suitcase: Plasters (band-aids) of various sizes, plus special blister plasters such as Compeed. Ibruprofen for pain relief (these can be bought in shops on board). Vitamins (these are not a necessity as you will get more than enough in the food that is available on board). Sunscreen … [Read more...]
You will all have heard about cruise ships having outbreaks of gastro-intestinal illness caused by Norovirus (NoV), however it is far more common ashore than it is on ships and is the world’s second most common illness. Here are Dr Martin Carroll's top tips: 1. Prevention is better than cure Wherever you go on board and ashore wash your hands as often as you can with soap and water, specifically before eating. 2. Use the alcohol gel … [Read more...]
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