3 Keys to Prevent Bug Bites and the Diseases They Love to Spread

The two most important factors that we can work on together is your health and safety while abroad. There is nothing more important that I can offer you other than ensuring you will have practical and effective strategies to be healthy and safe while abroad.

Here are my 3 keys to preventing bug bites and keeping yourself safe from the diseases they love to spread:

1. For summer travels, contact your accommodation’s hosts and ask how the bedroom and living areas are cooled down. Depending on where in the world you’re going, you may need to prepare for mosquitos that love to take a bite at night!

2. No matter how upscale your accommodations are, know what to look for to scope out bed bugs and other pests. Remember, it doesn’t matter if you’re in a 5-star palace - bed bugs can exist anywhere and seldom have to do with the cleaning practices of said palace.

3. Since we’re on the topic of bugs, I’ll leave you with this gem. Learn what bugs are present where you are going and when their favorite seasons of feasting are and meet them with the right products to keep you and your loved ones safe!

Many infectious diseases are spread by insects to humans. My 3 keys to kicking their butts are discussed in so much detail during your pre-travel health consultation with me. Did you know that you can also have me available on-call while abroad? I’m here to help you stay safe and healthy so the only memories you make are the best kind!

Cheers to Your Health & Happiness,

Dr. Mona Ligvani, PharmD, APh