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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.)