Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
iodine tablets (for water purification if hiking or staying in remote areas)
oral rehydration salts
permethrin-containing insect spray for clothing, tents, and bed nets
steroid cream or cortisone (for allergic rashes)
sun block
Travelling with Medication
Bring medications in their original, clearly labelled containers with a signed and dated letter from your physician de-
scribing your medical condition and the medications (including generic names).
If carrying syringes or needles, carry a physician's letter documenting their medical necessity.
TRAVEL HEALTH WEBSITES
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com
) A good place to start.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
(
www.cdc.gov
) Useful guide to health issues related to specific re-
gions.
MD Travel Health
(
www.mdtravelhealth.com
) Complete travel-health recommendations for every Peninsula
country. It's updated daily and is free.
World Health Organization
(
www.who.int/ith/
)
Publishes a free, online book,
International Travel and Health,
revised annually.
It's a good idea to consult your government's travel health website before departure:
Australia
(
www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips/travel
well)
UK
(
www.doh.gov.uk
)
US
(
www.cdc.gov/travel
)
Further Reading
»
Travel with Children
(Lonely Planet)
»
Traveller's Health
(Dr Richard Dawood)
»
International Travel Health Guide
(Stuart R. Rose)
»
The Travellers' Good Health Guide
(Ted Lankester)
