Travelling: Creating a Medical Travel Kit
The last thing on your mind when you’re getting ready to travel is the idea of getting together a medical travel kit. You have enough on your mind already, right? Being prepared with a medical kit on your travels could mean the difference between a good time and an unplanned side trip to the local hospital.
A responsible traveller (like you) should always consider keeping a well-stocked medical travel kit whether you’re taking a short hiking trip or an exotic vacation abroad. A medical travel kit doesn’t have to be bulky and heavy: all you need is some organizing magic, a checklist to make sure everything is stocked inside, and the discipline to keep it in your travel bag at all times.
Over Air and Sea: Traveling Abroad 
When travelling abroad, always remember that some of the medication you take may not be available in other countries. Before travelling abroad, always remember to ask your doctor about any medical substitutes for your medication (in case you run out). If it’s a prescription, make sure you refill your prescription before you go and that you’ll have enough to cover the entire trip.
Consider packing these items when you’re traveling abroad:
* Travel medication. This typically includes medication for motion sickness.
* Allergy medication. If you are prone to allergic reactions, then antihistamine is a must-have in your medical kit, especially as you may encounter food or other things that irritate you. Keep a couple of antihistamine tablets with you when you travel. You may also want to pack some anti-allergy topical medicine (like Calamine lotion).
* Digestive medication. Let’s face it, one of the best things about traveling abroad includes sampling the local food. In line with this, you should keep in mind the food you eat may not sit well in your stomach. So pack a trusted digestive medication. Keep a handful of oral hydration solutions and anti-diarrhea medication with you, just in case diarrhea strikes. You may also want to keep antacids for when your stomach acid acts up, and a laxative for those uncomfortable constipated days. You may also want to ask your doctor for medication that can help with nausea and vomiting.
* Sunblock. A bottle of SPF 15-30 suncream should be enough to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
Hiking path in Alps, Italy
Closer to Home: Hiking
Hiking is an exhilarating activity loved by many, and if you have a well-stocked medical travel kit, you should be good to go.
* Gauze, bandages and antiseptic.
When you’re hiking, accidents may happen. Always keep a good stock of bandages, band-aids, antiseptic ointment, gauze, and tape.
* Insect repellent.
Insect repellent is a must-have when youíre out in the woods. Look for insect repellent that can deter many different type of insects.
* Water.
Okay, this isn’t really a medical travel kit supply, but if you’re hiking at high altitude, staying hydrated is a must. Plus water can be used to help clean an injury.
* Water purification tablets. Sometimes, looking for potable water while hiking may be a problem. Keep a couple of these purification tablets with you.
No matter what your destination, make sure that you pack all the necessary medical items. The last thing you want is an injury or illness ruining the entire holiday. Bring your well-stocked medical travel kit with you when you hit the road to help keep you safe and happy on your trip.
You might also like a previous post on How To Plan A Golf Vacation/Holiday
A friend of mine wrote an article on Stoma Care: Travelling With A Stoma. You might find this useful and interesting too.
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What a great post for travelers… going to have to bookmark this one… thank you for sharing Lynda… have a great trip to Croatia…
Glad you liked it Ron. Thanks re Croatia. We are really looking forward to trying somewhere different.
A great post! having a daughter that has to carry epi pens with her everywhere and now my wife with medication etc too. Your tips today will come in very handy so we don’t forget the other essentials! Thanks for posting Lynda Kenny and loved the other posts too there! Being a golfer some great advice!
Aww, thanks so much Matt. I really appreciate that and I am glad its helped. Chris has to take spare ventolin sprays for his asthma and he also suffers from hay fever too. When we have the kids visit here in Portugal we stock up on insect repellant. For some reason, the insects love fresh Brits to feed on when they come on holiday.
Glad you liked the golf article too.