What to Pack for International Travel
Our Traveler's Health Kit is a list of items that you may want to bring with you when you travel. Although this is not a comprehensive list, it will get you started with the basics.
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Medications |
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| All prescriptions and medications that you take on a regular basis | Anti-malarial medications - dependent on region |
| Pain or fever relievers; Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, aspirin | Medications for allergic reactions: antihistamines, Epi-pen |
| Anti-motion sickness medication | Anti-fungal topical ointment |
| Antibacterial topical ointment/cream | Anti-diarrheal medications: over-the-counter and prescriptions |
Basic First Aid Items |
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| Bandages: multiple sizes | Sunburn gel / cream |
| Sunscreen > 15 SPF | Insect repellant |
| Antibacterial hand sanitizer or wipes | Anti-itch spray for insect bites and stings |
| Blister treatment | |
Paperwork |
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| Copy of itinerary: flights / place of lodging | Copy of passport |
| Travel insurance and medical evaluation insurance information | Numbers for lost credit cards |
| Medical insurance information / healthcare provider contact information | U.S. Embassy or consulate in the destination country or countries |
