Travel Reference
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anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen
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antiseptic, eg Betadine
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antispasmodic for stomach cramps, eg Buscopan
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contraceptives
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decongestant, eg Pseudoephedrine
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DEET-based insect repellent
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diarrhoea treatment - consider an oral rehydration solution (eg Gastrolyte), diarrhoea 'stopper' (eg Loper-
amide) and antinausea medication (eg Prochlorperazine)
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first-aid items such as scissors, plasters, bandages, gauze, thermometer (but not one with mercury), sterile
needles and syringes, safety pins and tweezers
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indigestion medication, eg Quickeze or Mylanta
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paracetamol
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Permethrin to impregnate clothing and mosquito nets
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steroid cream for allergic or itchy rashes, eg 1% to 2% hydrocortisone
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sunscreen and hat
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throat lozenges
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thrush (vaginal yeast infection) treatment, eg Clotrimazole pessaries or Diflucan tablet
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Ural or equivalent if you're prone to urinary infections
Websites
There is a wealth of travel health advice on the internet.
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Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com
)
A good place to start.
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World Health Organization
(
www.who.int/ith
)
Publishes a superb book called
International Travel &
Health,
which is revised annually and is available online at no cost.
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MD Travel Health
(
www.mdtravelhealth.com
) Provides complete travel health recommendations for
every country and is updated daily.
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
(CDC;
www.cdc.gov
)
Good source of general information.
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