General

Information that can help:

• Information about the place - weather, infection prevalence.
• Any special requirements - immunizations, doctor's statement.
• What are the health recommendations - every place has their own declared recommendations. Ask from your tourist information bureau.
• Keep emergency numbers of the place you are visiting. Ambulance, hospital, and police.

A check list:

• Take your daily medicine.
• Other medicines: painkillers, anti-inflammatories, for relief of diarrhea or constipation, travel sickness, allergies.
• First aid: Bandages, plasters, cotton, thermometer, syringes, and needles.
• Water purifier
• Sun protection lotion
• Insect repellents
• Contraception
• Have your vaccinations
• Travel and health insurance

Note:

• Meet your doctor and take all medications that could be required. The new place may not have it or have another company product.
• Often permits are required to cross borders with some drugs. Enquire from the emigration authorities and take a doctor's statement with you.
• Always travel with a little extra medicine. Sometimes you can get delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Compiled by: Indrajit Sinha; Last updated: 19.11.07© Medhospital Foundation

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