First Aid Kit for International Travel

International travel can be both exciting and overwhelming. The last thing you would want to deal with is an injury situation. The best approach is to always be prepared and have a first aid kit in your bag, especially when you are backpacking. Here are some tips to get you going:

  • Gather as much information on the place as possible.
  • Collect the books or brochures to get an idea about the mandatory vaccinations that you might need before travelling.
  • Locate the medical care resources.
  • Include your daily medications.

Here are few tips to pack a first aid kit:

  1. Make sure you do not run out of supply during your trip. Though you need not pack the whole bag with medical components, it is better to take some extra bags with you. Never pack the kits with your luggage. Always keep them in your handbag. No one knows when you might need them.
  2. Visit relevant websites to get a clear idea about the medicines that are allowed in the country, and the ones that might restrict your visit. In case you have personal medications, do not forget to take the prescription along with the kits.
  3. People, who take controlled medications and insulin shots, should get a prescribed letter from a physician stating the reasons why you need to take such medications. Otherwise, even if you have a prescription, such medications might be ceased at the airport.
  4. Never transfer medicines from their own container to some other one.

Some of the common things that you should include in the kit are:

  • Cotton, bandage, general ointment for cut and scratches
  • Sunscreen lotion, if you are heading towards a beach
  • Vitamin tablets
  • Mosquito repellant cream (mosquito bites are quite common)
  • Other common medications like aspirin, antacid, anti-bacterial ointment should also be taken

Things to Remember

  • Take all necessary vaccinations before your journey starts
  • Take a quick tour on the internet to find out the overall health condition of the places you are about to visit
  • Go for a complete health checkup before travelling to your destination
  • Though you might know what to include in your first aid kit, it is always better to take expertise advice from a doctor

All the above words have proven to be of extreme help in the past. However, it would be better if you have access to a doctor during your travel.

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International travel can be both exciting and overwhelming. The last thing you would want to deal with is an injury situation. The best approach is to always be prepared and have a first aid kit in your bag, especially when you are backpacking. Here are some tips to get you going:

  • Gather as much information on the place as possible.
  • Collect the books or brochures to get an idea about the mandatory vaccinations that you might need before travelling.
  • Locate the medical care resources.
  • Include your daily medications.

Here are few tips to pack a first aid kit:

  1. Make sure you do not run out of supply during your trip. Though you need not pack the whole bag with medical components, it is better to take some extra bags with you. Never pack the kits with your luggage. Always keep them in your handbag. No one knows when you might need them.
  2. Visit relevant websites to get a clear idea about the medicines that are allowed in the country, and the ones that might restrict your visit. In case you have personal medications, do not forget to take the prescription along with the kits.
  3. People, who take controlled medications and insulin shots, should get a prescribed letter from a physician stating the reasons why you need to take such medications. Otherwise, even if you have a prescription, such medications might be ceased at the airport.
  4. Never transfer medicines from their own container to some other one.

Some of the common things that you should include in the kit are:

  • Cotton, bandage, general ointment for cut and scratches
  • Sunscreen lotion, if you are heading towards a beach
  • Vitamin tablets
  • Mosquito repellant cream (mosquito bites are quite common)
  • Other common medications like aspirin, antacid, anti-bacterial ointment should also be taken

Things to Remember

  • Take all necessary vaccinations before your journey starts
  • Take a quick tour on the internet to find out the overall health condition of the places you are about to visit
  • Go for a complete health checkup before travelling to your destination
  • Though you might know what to include in your first aid kit, it is always better to take expertise advice from a doctor

All the above words have proven to be of extreme help in the past. However, it would be better if you have access to a doctor during your travel.

Vlad Magdalin

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