What to do in an emergency?

Dangers on vacation: from heatstroke to snakebite

Excessive heat, contact with snakes or jellyfish can quickly spoil your vacation enjoyment.

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Vacation at last! But the planned weeks of relaxation are not always without unpleasant incidents. For example, heat, various pathogens, stinging or biting animals can quickly become a health risk. How to prevent and act correctly in an emergency.  

A change of climate, unfamiliar food, different hygiene conditions, but also insects, snakes or jellyfish can really spoil the best time of the year and lead to minor or major ailments. Before setting off on your trip, you should find out about the prevailing conditions in your destination country and know the basic first aid measures to take in an emergency. Here are the most important tips.