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Pack a first-aid kit when travelling - Naveed Yaseen - 05-08-2009 06:18 AM
You don’t want a minor injury or medical problem to derail your travel plans. So be sure to make room for a first-aid kit with some basic essentials, especially if you’re travelling internationally.
The University of Virginia Health System offers this list of items to take with you on your next trip:
* Over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
Today’s Health Tips
* Antihistamine, motion sickness, cold and cough, and anti-diarrhoea medications.
* Bandages in different shapes and sizes, as well as gauze pads, tape and an elastic bandage.
* Tweezers, scissors and safety pins.
* Antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide, hydrocortisone cream and bug spray.
* A pair of rubber gloves and a thermometer.
* A chemical cold pack for burns or sprains.
* A bottle of sunscreen.
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