It’s easier to get sick when you're in a new place because
your body hasn't had a chance to adjust to the food, water, and air in a new
environment. Traveling can bring you in contact with things that your body
isn't used to.

    
Before you leave your home sweet home, create a
medical history form that includes the following information:

• your name, address, and home
  phone number as well as a parent's daytime phone number
• your blood type
• immunizations
• your doctor's name, address,
  and office and emergency phone numbers
• the name, address, and phone
  number of your health insurance carrier, including your policy number
• a list of any ongoing health
  problems, such as heart disease, Aids or diabetes.
• a list of current medications
  you are taking and pharmacy name and phone number a list of allergies to
  medications, food, insects, and animals
• a prescription for glasses or
  contact lenses
• the name, address, and phone
  number of a relative other than your parent.