Travel Essentials: What Should I Pack in my Travel Health Kit?

Russian + Malaysian Medications. 

Step 1: Evaluate Needs 

Firstly, ask yourself 3 questions: 

1. Where to?

Major cities: you don’t have to load up on medicine, prepare a basic kit that contain antidiarrheal, aspirin and bandaids might be enough.

Rural area/ remote wilderness: Pack a complete kit.  

2. What is included in your Itinerary?

Camping/ hiking: focus on first aid

3. Your health condition?

Your prescribed medicine + a copy of doctor’s prescription

- Allergies: antihistamine, Epi-pen + prescription

- Diabetic:Insulin + prescription

…. you get the point.

Contact card containing phone numbers of:

- Family member 

- Your doctor

- (your country) Embassy or consulate at your destination

Glasgow. Visiting major cities? You do not need to overpack!
IG: littlemisshappyfeet

Step 2: Packing

The Essentials

Aspirin

Adhesive Bandage 

Vitamins 

Anti-Diarrhea Meds + oral salt solution

Motion Sickness Tablets

Nasal Decongestants

Sunscreen (at least SPF 15 , has both UVA and UVB protection)

Disinfectant wipes or hand sanitizer 

Eye drops

Health insurance card and copies of claim forms

Extras for rural area/ hiking trips

First Aids: - Antibacterial Gel (for cuts and abrasions). 

                 - Blister Strips

                 - Alcohol swabs, gauze and medical tape.

                 - Other tools: scissors ... 

Flu Meds

Water Purification Tablets

Altitude Sickness Tablets

Microbial infection/ parasitic : - Insect repellent 

                                               - Anti-pruritic Cream

                                               - Anti-malarials

                                               - Yeast Infection Treatment

                                               - Immunization records

Yosemite National Park. IG: @littlemisshappyfeet

Thank you for reading. 

I hope this helps you in some ways!  

What do I miss? Tell me by commenting below!