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Holiday Health
It
is always a wise precaution to pack some essential items in case of illnesss
on holiday.
Do choose medicines according to your needs and the country you are visiting.
If you take prescription medicines regularly remember to pack then too.
HOLIDAY
KIT
- Paracetamol
- Travel sickness tablets
- Plasters
- Rehydration solutions
such as Dioralyte
- Anti-diarrhoeal, eg Imodium
- High factor sunscreen;
calamine lotion
IMMUNISATION
- Always check whether you
need any immunisations or malarial tablets before you travel
- Seek advice well in advance
in case you need a course of injections
OTHER
ESSENTIALS TO PACK
- Anti-malarials
- Water purification tablets
- Insect repellent
- Condoms/ other contraceptives
MEDICAL
INSURANCE
- Arrange medical insurance
- Obtain a form E111 from
the Post Office if you are travelling in Europe. This will entitle
you to free or reduced cost medical care within the EU. Take the form
with you on holiday. (Care can still be very expensive even with an
E111 form.)
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