Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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antibacterial ointment (eg Bactroban) for cuts and abrasions (prescription only)
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steroid cream or hydrocortisone cream (for allergic rashes)
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bandages, gauze, gauze rolls
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adhesive or paper tape
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scissors, safety pins, tweezers
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thermometer
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pocket knife
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DEET-containing insect repellent for the skin
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sunblock
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oral rehydration salts
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iodine tablets (for water purification)
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syringes and sterile needles (if travelling to remote areas)
Websites
There is a wealth of travel-health advice available on the internet -
www.lonelyplanet.com
is a good place to start. The
World Health Organization publishes a superb book called
International Travel and Health
, which is revised annually
and is available online at no cost at
www.who.int/ith
. Other health-related websites of general interest are
MD Travel
Health
(
www.mdtravelhealth.com
)
, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(
www.cdc.gov
) and
Fit for
Travel
(
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
)
.
You may also like to consult your government's travel-health website, if one is available:
»
Australia
(
www.dfat.gov.au/travel
)
»
Canada
(
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/tmp-pmv/pub_e.html
)
»
UK
(
www.doh.gov.uk
)
»
USA
(
www.cdc.gov/travel
)
