{"id":3013,"date":"2019-02-07T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/?p=3013"},"modified":"2024-07-15T15:27:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T13:27:05","slug":"travel-first-aid-kit-packing-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/en\/travel-first-aid-kit-packing-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel first-aid kit packing list"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Being sick while travelling? It\u2019s not just uncomfortable it can be dangerous, too. Because: Different countries, different diseases. Yet, with a well equipped first-aid kit and appropriate preparations you don\u2019t need to fear an emergency &#8211; if you consider the following aspects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go on a holiday you must make plans, lots of plans: book a flight, apply for a visa, renew your passport and, of course, pack. But who minds a &#8211; more or less &#8211; uncomfortable issue: the health? Getting sick is the last thing you need while <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/en\/tips-know-how\/traveling-tips\/\">travelling<\/a>. Anyway, it\u2019s worth making some preparations if worst comes to worst. With the appropriate remedies in your first-aid kit you\u2019ll be up and about again in no time and able to enjoy your backpacking-adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adjust your travel first-aid kit to the country you\u2019re travelling in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To consider your health and first-aid kit in time is particularly important if you\u2019re planning a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/en\/planning-long-distance-travel\/\">long-distance journey<\/a>. You\u2019d mind the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What about the medical supply in the destination country? Are there international hospitals? If so, take notes concerning their whereabouts. There you can find professional medical supply and English-speaking staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What about hygiene? What are the most common illnesses?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you plan any hazardous activities (e.g. crossing a remote and hardly inhabited region)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there medicine you must take on a regular basis? Do you have enough of it? What about the durability? And do also mind substitutes if you lose some of them!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By all means, compile your first-aid kit at home. Maybe medicine is a bit cheaper in your destination country, but the quality level could be worse than in Middle-Europe. In fact, there are some regions struggling with forged drugs as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- PRODUKTINFORMATION START   ---------------->\n<div class=\"produkt--information\">\n\t<div class=\"produkt--image\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tatonka.com\/images\/product-tile-x2\/2714015a.jpg\" alt=\"First Aid Kit First Aid Basic by Tatonka\" width=\"142\" title=\"\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"produkt--text\">\n\t\t<span>The basic first aid equipment for your next holiday<\/span>\n\t\t<p><strong>First Aid Compact<\/strong> by Tatonka &#8211; with wound plasters, bandage packs, compresses, a pair of bandage scissors, a tweezer and much more.<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"produkt--information--btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatonka.com\/en\/product\/first-aid-compact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go to First Aid Compact<\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- PRODUKTINFORMATION ENDE   ---------------->\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there are several reasons it could be quite hard to get the remedies you need: there\u2019s no pharmacy, the pharmacy is closed, communication issues, the required drug is not in stock &#8211; it\u2019s an endless list. These are issues none of which you\u2019d like to deal with in case of an acute sickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong><em>Also interesting:<\/em><\/strong> <em> <\/em><span><em><a href=\"\/en\/backpacking-insights-tips-for-a-coach-trip\/\">5 items to make a coach trip more comfortable<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basics: These meds must always be in your backpack!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel unwell while travelling and you consider it something serious, you\u2019d definitely see a doctor! The fear of a massive bill is no valid reason to jeopardize your health. If you collect all the bills and receipts there\u2019re good chances your health insurance will refund most of your expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there\u2019re meds you\u2019d always have with you &#8211; especially if there\u2019s no pharmacy or doctor at hand. Be prepared to help yourself instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Anti-diarrhea medicine<br><\/strong>There are several ways of giving: But keep in mind, it\u2019s not unlikely for suppositories to melt in the warmer regions of the world making them useless. Fizzy electrolytes are quite recommendable as well to quickly regain your strength in case of severe diarrhea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remedy for headache and fever<br><\/strong>Note: in tropical areas you\u2019d avoid meds containing acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. Aspirin). Maybe, the active ingredients worsen the symptoms of certain specific infectious tropical diseases like malaria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remedy for nausea <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disinfecting agent<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insect repellent<br><\/strong>In the tropes DEET containing insect repellents are quite sensible. You can easily buy them in the destination country. The local products are usually the best ones. In addition, a mosquito net is essential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allergy ID <\/strong>(in English)<br>An allergy ID is crucial in case of an anaphylactic shock. Immediately, the rescue service will know what\u2019s the reason for the allergic reaction. In terms of giving meds &#8211; whether in hospital or pharmacy &#8211; the allergy ID makes sure you won\u2019t get any drugs sold which you are allergic to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eye ointment<br><\/strong>While travelling, from time to time, you\u2019re exposed to air draft which can cause an inflammation of the eyes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Herpes ointment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sun blocker<br><\/strong>Nowadays, it\u2019s common knowledge that UV radiation is quite harmful. That\u2019s why you\u2019d definitely pack a sun blocker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First-aid kit<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tweezers <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2026and &#8211; that goes without saying &#8211; take all the meds you need on a regular basis with you! <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advice: <\/strong>Ahead of a longer journey it\u2019s worth visiting a doctor\u2019s office. There you can get sophisticated advice considering your first-aid kit in regard of the destination country, all your vaccinations renewed and a general health check too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/was-gehoert-in-die-reiseapotheke-tatonka-blog-img.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/was-gehoert-in-die-reiseapotheke-tatonka-blog-img-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A young man with his bicycle on a vegetable market.\" class=\"wp-image-3854\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/was-gehoert-in-die-reiseapotheke-tatonka-blog-img-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/was-gehoert-in-die-reiseapotheke-tatonka-blog-img-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/was-gehoert-in-die-reiseapotheke-tatonka-blog-img-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tatonka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/was-gehoert-in-die-reiseapotheke-tatonka-blog-img.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In some countries you should be careful with food in particular. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hand-luggage or suitcase &#8211; where to store away your meds best?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of air travel, it\u2019s safe to say that your meds should be in your hand-luggage. Especially, if you rely on them. Suitcases might get lost or arrive with delay. You better don\u2019t take the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For safe transportation we\u2019d recommend a zip-lock-bag. It\u2019s hardly possible to lose track of your drugs in this transparent travel companion. Additionally, the water-proof material protects your meds from moisture. Alternatively, you can simply use a freezer bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advice for costumes<\/strong> <strong>control<\/strong>: In terms of prescription medicine you better keep and bring the original box to avoid any problems at the airport or at the border. There are some cases you require certificate confirming you\u2019re allowed to carry these drugs along. A doctor can help you with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For dressing material an extra kit seems quite useful. Tatonka offers different products aligned with specific purposes &#8211; from compact sets for a one-day-tour to fully equipped ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong><em>Also interesting:<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><span><a href=\"\/en\/working-holiday-checklist\/\"><em>Working holiday: What you need to pack \u2013 and what to leave at home<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vaccinations for your journey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your destination you are to investigate which vaccinations you need beforehand. There\u2019re perfidious diseases especially in the tropes which as a Middle-European or an American  you\u2019re most likely not vaccinated against: hepatitis A, yellow fever, typhus or malaria &#8211; to state the most common among them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which vaccinations are required in your destination country are listed on the website of the <span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (\u00f6ffnet in neuem Tab)\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a><\/span>. There you can find additional information regarding health issues while travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next to quite specific vaccinations you\u2019d also consider getting general vaccinations checked and, if necessary, renewed (e.g. measles, diphtheria, poliomyelitis or influenza).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly: deal with the proper vaccinations in time. There are some vaccinations &#8211; like hepatitis B or rabies &#8211; you need several injections over a longer period of time for to guarantee proper protection. This can take months and requires planning in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/5264\/krank-auf-reisen.jpeg?width=619&amp;height=240\" alt=\"Vaccinations for your journey\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You also should get a global health insurance if you\u2019re travelling for a longer time. This can save you a lot of money if you get sick or injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong><em>This could also be interesting for you:<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><span><a href=\"\/en\/adventure-holidays-instead-of-package-tours\/\"><em>7 Reasons why you should go on an adventure trip<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being sick while travelling? 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