Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Adventurous activities
You may require extra cover for adventurous activities - make
sure you are covered for a fall if you plan on riding a horse or a motorbike. If you are unin-
sured, emergency evacuation is expensive, with bills over US$100,000 not uncommon.
Medical Checklist
Following is a list of items you should consider including in your medical kit - consult your
pharmacist for brands available in your country.
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Antibacterial cream (eg Muciprocin)
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Antibiotics (prescription only) - for travel well off the beaten track; carry the prescription
with you in case you need it refilled
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Antifungal cream or powder (eg Clotrimazole) - for fungal skin infections and thrush
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Antinausea medication (eg Prochlorperazine)
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Antiseptic (such as povidone-iodine) - for cuts and grazes
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Aspirin or paracetamol (acetaminophen in the USA) - for pain or fever
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Bandages, Band-Aids (plasters) and other wound dressings
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Calamine lotion, sting-relief spray or aloe vera - to ease irritation from sunburn and in-
sect bites or stings
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Cold and flu tablets, throat lozenges and nasal decongestant
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Insect repellent (DEET-based)
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Loperamide or diphenoxylate - 'blockers' for diarrhoea
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Multivitamins - consider them for long trips, when dietary vitamin intake may be inad-
equate
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Rehydration mixture (eg Gastrolyte) - to prevent dehydration, which may occur during
bouts of diarrhoea (particularly important when travelling with children)
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Scissors, tweezers and a thermometer - note that mercury thermometers are prohibited
by airlines
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Sunscreen, lip balm and eye drops
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Water purification tablets or iodine (iodine is not to be used by pregnant women or
people with thyroid problems)
