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A pilot upgraded to long haul flights and he/she now operates flights into tropical areas where yellow fever is common. What should the pilot take into consideration before he/she starts with long haul flights into these areas?
  • A
    Vaccination, wear long clothing and exposed skin should be protected with insect repellents.
  • B
    Vaccination and avoiding hot, spicy food.
  • C
    Peel or cook all fruit and vegetables and eating shellfish and other seafood is recommmeded.
  • D
    Vaccination. Upon reaching the destination, eat cold cooked meats and clean teeth using tap water.
Yellow fever is transmitted by mosquito bites. Vaccination is available and recommended when travelling to risk areas, it provides a 95% protection against infections. Insect bites should be avoided as much as possible by wearing long clothing, using mosquito nets and repellents.
Furthermore, many problems can be avoided by observing a strict personal hygiene routine and taking a few basic precautions. These measures should be observed in all parts of the world. They are:
  • Do not drink tap water, you should drink water from sealed bottles only. Remember that even cleaning teeth in contaminated water can be enough to cause illness.
  • Avoid ice in drinks, unless you are certain that the ice is made from treated water.
  • Peel or cook all fruit and vegetables. The skin may have been contaminated by someone with a communicable disease or also washed with tap water.
  • Avoid salad stuffs and other raw foods which may have been washed in contaminated water.

Ice-creams should be avoid as these are generally made from raw fruits and water. You should also avoid swimming in local rivers or lakes as the water may be contaminated.

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