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So what medical supplies do you need to take with you on your travels?

This page is designed to answer that question by guiding you to the information you need to answer that question and for convenience we have divided the required items into four separate categories:-


Because many of the world's remote and exotic locations are to be found in and around developing countries and/or the tropics, there is a risk of contracting a serious illness not normally encountered in the UK like malaria, yellow fever, typhoid, hepatitis, etc. etc.

There is therefore, a definite need to be protected against them, usually by vaccinations prior to travel and by taking tablets before, during and after the trip.

Besides the various measures which you should take before your trip, it is essential that you take measures to treat illness or injury while you are away. To do this you need to take various medical items from each of the four categories dealt with separately on this page.

The other information pages in this web site provide advice on the many other different aspects of travellers health.
Tabs & Jabs

For a full country by country list of the vaccinations and the malaria tablets required go to: "Table of Vaccinations and Malaria Tablets by Country"

The "Vaccinations" page provides basic advice on the various travel vaccines available and the "Malaria" , "Yellow Fever" & "Travellers Diseases" pages give a brief description of these diseases and how to avoid them.



             
The Medicines List
This is a selection of medicines you are likely to need during your trip, the contents of which depend heavily on the number of persons and the nature of the trip. This page provides basic advice on the types of medicines you may need based on the type of trip you are planning. The formulary also explains how and when to use the medicines.
 
First Aid Kit
The first aid kit contains a selection of items used for treating any injuries that may occur during your trip. Again, the size and complexity of the kit depends on the number of people involved and the type of activities planned.
 
Sterile Kit
The sterile kit is a pack of sterile equipment such as sutures and needles etc. and is for use in areas of poor hygiene where there is a risk of disease transmission should treatment with sterile equipment become necessary. This kit is recommended for those who have to provide for all their medical needs while travelling through developing countries and remote locations.
 
Sundries
Sundries include such useful non-medical items such as insect repellents, mosquito nets, sun screens, water purification tablets, etc. These items can prove to very important to the traveller since the pain and discomfort of a simple mosquito bite, can have the potential to ruin your adventure and harm your health.
 
             
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