Transcript Puerto Rico
I’m Nervous Nacha and I’m here to tell you about things you should be worried about if you travel to Puerto Rico. • Rabies shot in case of animal bite. • Typhoid shot in case of contaminated food or water • Hepatitis A shot in case of exposure to anything contaminated • Hepatitis B shot in case you get exposed to blood or body Shots • You are not required to get a shot but it is requested that you do get a shot. • You may want to get a immunization shot before you travel to Puerto Rico though. Crime In Puerto Rico o Drug traffic o drug-related violence o Drug offenses are penalized heavily. Unusual weather conditions • • • • • • • Destructive thunderstorms Floods events or severe floods Tornados Volcanoes Hurricanes Fog Heat Terrorism In Puerto Rico • There is a use of bombs • Bullets to make a political statement Political/social unrest • Political/social unrest is growing in Puerto Rico • Social unrest is reaching a boiling point on the island of Puerto Rico due to a deepening financial crisis. What Precautions you would take in Puerto Rico • • • • • • • You Should Avoid The Following: Fish Corals Jellyfish Sharks Sea Urchins You Should Look Out for certain beaches! Here is a list of items you will definitely need to pack if you plan to go to Puerto Rico • • • • • • Food- snacks and sandwiches Drinks-water not soda it will dehydrate you bug spray-bug bites first aid kit-bleeding-band aid hand wipe extra pair of clothes bathing suit- if you want to take a swim in a safe beach An Important question to know! • The question • The Translation • Is there a doctor in this hotel? • Hay un medico en este hotel? My Rating of Puerto Rico • I would rate Puerto Rico as a 3. • A rating of a 3 is slightly risky like there may be some conflicts but still safe Unhealthy Things you might want to know!! • Some food handlers don’t wash their hands before and after they use the restrooms. • I would stay away from certain restaurants. • Some water is contaminated. • I would drink bottled water just to be safe.