Coralli C H
Nurse Pract. 1985 Oct;10(10):28-32, 41-3.
As international travel becomes more frequent, consumers are expressing a need for current, comprehensive information about disease prevention abroad. Many health care providers lack the knowledge to respond to this need. This article provides information on general preventive measures for commonly encountered infectious diseases and discusses the use of vaccines and chemoprophylaxis. Legal requirements for the quarantinable diseases are reviewed. Readers are directed to authoritative references, and considerations to be addressed in the pretravel visit are outlined. Disease prevention in international travel is an important aspect of health promotion, particularly in our mobile society. With development of the necessary skills and knowledge, nurse practitioners can and should play a significant role in this area.
随着国际旅行日益频繁，消费者表示需要有关国外疾病预防的最新、全面信息。许多医疗服务提供者缺乏应对这一需求的知识。本文提供了常见传染病一般预防措施的信息，并讨论了疫苗和化学预防的使用。还回顾了检疫疾病的法律要求。引导读者查阅权威参考文献，并概述了旅行前就诊时需要考虑的事项。国际旅行中的疾病预防是健康促进的一个重要方面，尤其是在我们这个流动性强的社会中。通过发展必要的技能和知识，执业护士能够而且应该在这一领域发挥重要作用。
