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How to pack a Travelers First Aid Kit.
Smart travelers know that medical conditions need not stop their active lifestyles. Planning ahead-such as taking an extra set of eyeglasses or contact lenses-can make a big difference when you travel, no matter how far away your destination.
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A Travelers Medicine Kit should include:
1. Motion sickness medication-pills or suppositories
2. Painkillers (aspirin, acetaminophen's or ibuprofen)
3. Diarrhea treatment (e.g. Imodium A-D)
4. Constipation remedy (bran) 1/2 cup in plastic bag
5. Antihistamines: colds and allergies
6. Hydrocortisone cream : for bites, stings and small cuts
7. Band aids
8. Thermometer, tweezers, small scissors
9. Sunscreen, insect repellent
10 .Water purification tablets are a great idea.
Repellents
With recent increased concern about Lyme disease, skin and clothing repellents are recommended for protection against ticks.
For Special Needs Travelers
1. Remember extras: extra cane, batteries, glasses,
2. Remember others: other medications, tube for wheelchair
3. Remember comfortable: comfortable shoes, clothes ,hats and sunglasses
4 .Remember Fun: Fun for others and Fun for you.
5. Remember your smiles
Remember: Keep medicines in original containers (to avoid questions at customs).Take copies of medicine prescriptions.
Watch the water, when appropriate use the water purification tablets or buy bottled water.
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