The emergency health kit you should always travel with
Nothing ruins a holiday father than an unexpected illness or injury. In case of emergency it’s best to be prepared, especially when travelling to foreign and remote countries. A small kit of emergency supplies and medication should be packed into your luggage, just in case – and while you probably won’t use all of your supplies, as the old adage goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Any number of supplies might come in handy and your personal kit will be dependent on your destination and your travel plans. Here is a basic checklist to get you started, and should be adjusted accordingly to your needs.
- Prescription medicines – If you are on any medications, bring an ample supply for the duration of you trip, plus extra in case your trip is unexpectedly extended. Make sure you check if your medications are allowed or available in your holiday destination.
- Over-the-counter medications – A few common over-the-counter medications such as pain relief, antihistamine, cough syrup, cold and flu tablets, or throat lozenge are good to have on hand, especially in a foreign country where communication may be difficult.
- Basic first aid kit – Bandaids, alcohol swaps, tape, gauze, antibacterial ointment, and blister pads are useful to have in your kit to counter any common travel mishaps.
- Extra meds – Motion sickness, altitude sickness or anti-diarrheal medication should also be brought along if you believe you might need them during your travels.
- Other essentials – Sunscreen, insect repellent, hand wipes and eye drops.
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