Johannesburg, 27 November 2024 – As the festive season approaches, family holidays become a time to create treasured memories. However, amidst the whirlwind of organising transport, accommodation, and packing, one critical item is often overlooked: your family’s health information.

A digital health vault, like Ajuda, can simplify your travel preparations by securely storing your medical records, prescriptions, and vaccination details, ensuring peace of mind during your journey. Here are three essential travel tips and how Ajuda can help.

1. Keep Track of Vaccinations and Travel Medication

If you're travelling to a malaria-prone area (e.g., the Kruger National Park or certain neighbouring countries), taking malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Stay updated on shifting malaria maps due to climate changes, and consult a travel clinic for advice on required vaccinations, such as yellow fever.

Use the Vault:

• Store your family’s vaccination records in the Ajuda Vault for easy access.
• Keep track of medications and any side effects in the Medications folder for future reference.

2. Be Careful When Travelling with Medication

Different countries have varying anti-drug laws, and some over-the-counter medications in South Africa may be prohibited elsewhere. Always travel with medications in their original packaging, clearly labelled with your name, and accompanied by a prescription if necessary.

Use the Vault:

• Upload digital copies of prescriptions and your prescribing doctors’ contact details to the Medications folder for quick access if questioned by airport authorities.

3. Take Your Medical Records with You

While home insurance can protect belongings, it won’t replace lost medical records. Storing digital copies ensures you can access essential information in case of emergencies during your holiday.

Use the Vault:

• Snap a photo of key records and upload them to the Ajuda Vault for secure, encrypted storage that complies with POPIA regulations and international best practices.

Why Ajuda?

Allan Macfarlane, Chief Technical Officer at Ajuda, explains:
“Ajuda provides secure digital storage for health records, protected by advanced security measures such as password protection, two-factor authentication, and encryption. Ajuda ensures compliance with regulatory requirements to safeguard consumer information.”

With Ajuda, you can travel confidently, knowing that your family’s health information is safely stored and easily accessible from anywhere in the world.

About Ajuda

Ajuda is a free-to-use digital platform that offers a secure vault for storing personal health information, including vaccination records, prescriptions, allergies, medical history, and more. It empowers individuals to manage their health and supports collaboration with healthcare providers to improve care quality.

For more information, visit Ajuda.co.za.

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