Table 3 Advice given during consultations by region of travel

N (%)

9700

4008

2593

1809

1660

1670

Explanation of post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies

6436 (66.4)

3115 (77.7)

1784 (68.8)

1207 (66.7)

597 (36)

1097 (65.7)

How to use mosquito repellents

6486 (66.9)

2841 (70.9)

2092 (80.7)

1394 (77.1)

457 (27.5)

1248 (74.7)

Explanation of the risk of leptospirosis and/or schistosomiasis due to freshwater exposure

2901 (29.9)

1514 (37.8)

740 (28.5)

454 (25.1)

314 (18.9)

476 (28.5)

Explanation of dietary habits to avoid foodborne diseases

5780 (59.6)

2842 (70.9)

1592 (61.4)

1071 (59.2)

507 (30.5)

998 (59.8)

Avoiding traffic accidents

3286 (33.9)

1817 (45.3)

626 (24.1)

440 (24.3)

501 (30.2)

482 (28.9)

Preventive actions for acute mountain sickness

768 (7.9)

304 (7.6)

121 (4.7)

256 (14.2)

134 (8.1)

185 (11.1)

Discussing the risks and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases

809 (8.3)

321 (8)

280 (10.8)

179 (9.9)

85 (5.1)

198 (11.9)

Taking overseas travel accident insurance

3359 (34.6)

1436 (35.8)

954 (36.8)

640 (35.4)

456 (27.5)

596 (35.7)

Others

116 (1.2)

64 (1.6)

18 (0.7)

13 (0.7)

26 (1.6)

11 (0.7)