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International Travel Clinic Resources

Our patient and family resources provide information and support for you and your family throughout your journey with the International Travel Clinic at Cincinnati Children's.

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Cincinnati Children's has compiled resources to provide information, services and support from trusted sources for you and your child throughout their healthcare journey.

Additional Resources

Traveler's Health Kit

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.


Medications
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
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
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
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