Holiday Health

It is always a wise precaution to pack some essential items in case of illnesss on holiday.
Do choose medicines according to your needs and the country you are visiting.
If you take prescription medicines regularly remember to pack then too.

HOLIDAY KIT

• Paracetamol
• Travel sickness tablets
• Plasters
• Rehydration solutions such as Dioralyte
• Anti-diarrhoeal, eg Imodium
• High factor sunscreen; calamine lotion
  

IMMUNISATION

• Always check whether you need any immunisations or malarial tablets before you travel
• Seek advice well in advance in case you need a course of injections
  

OTHER ESSENTIALS TO PACK

• Anti-malarials
• Water purification tablets
• Insect repellent
• Condoms/ other contraceptives
  

MEDICAL INSURANCE

• Arrange medical insurance
• Obtain an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) if you are travelling in Europe. It entitles you to free or reduced cost medical care in european Union countries. Rember to take the card with you.. (it replaced the old E111 form).
• To apply for your card, go to your Post Office or apply online at www.ehic.org
• A word of caution: some forms of medical care can still be very expensive even with an EHIC