PREVENTING CAR SICKNESS
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Get a good night's sleep
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↓Prepare car, remove
dangling ornaments
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Fasten safety belts
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Start journey
without delay or
last minute panics
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Maintain good
ventilation
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Raise children high
enough to see out
of front windows
easily
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Stop car frequently
(say every hour)
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Drive smoothly corner
slowly and brake gently
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↓Avoid rich food
and alcohol
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Play the car radio
occasionally
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Take light refreshments
meat sandwiches
fruit and water
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Do not keep
asking person
if they feel ill
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Watch for
sickness
symptoms -
yawning, cold,
sweating, pallor,
shivering,
loss of interest
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In case of sickness, stop the car, let the person walk a little and have a sip of water, then put them in the front of the car.
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CHILDREN between the ages of five and 15 are most susceptible to car sickness: excitement and energetic movement can lead to upset stomachs. Babies suffer less; the elderly rarely experience travel sickness. Among younger adults the risk is highest for women during menstruation.
The car driver, fully occupied and firmly located in his seat is the least prone to travel sickness. He can help prevent discomfort among his passengers by thoughtful preparation and smooth driving.
Children should be kept busy, but discourage them from reading and writing and restrict 'spotting' games to those that keep the eyes ahead: watching for objects flashing past the sides of the car can cause eye strain, giddiness and nausea.
Some travel sickness pills should be used with caution. Ask a doctor (or pharmacist) about them especially in the case of children and expectant mothers, AND for someone taking other medication.
The family dog can suffer even more from car sickness than human beings. Travel sickness pills for animals are obtainable from pet shops.
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