Travel health checklist
Before you go, be prepared by packing the following:
- Malaria tablets (if applicable) - Check out Ask Your Dr for this service
- Painkillers, diarrhoea tablets, oral rehydration sachets, insect bite cream and travel sickness pill
- Plasters, support bandages (in case of sprains or strains), antiseptic liquid/cream. tweezers and scissors
- Insect spray/mosquito repellent
- Water sterilisation tablets
- Sunblock cream and after-sun/calamine lotion
- Prescription medicines (include an extra supply in case any get lost)
- Your usual contraception (again, include an extra supply)
- Travel insurance and proof of health insurance (if you're holidaying in Europe, apply for a European Health Insurance Card at www.ehic.org.uk)
- Vaccination card/record (if applicable).
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