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If you're going to be traveling, especially overseas, put together a traveler's first aid kit before you leave. Here is a basic list of what to include:
- Small pair of scissors
- Tweezers or forceps
- Thermometer
- First aid manual
- Sterile dressings (in different sizes)
- Gauze bandages
- An elastic bandage (can have Velcro ends)
- Triangular bandage and safety pins
- Adhesive tape
- Cotton swabs
- Bandages (a variety of sizes)
- Antibacterial ointment
- Antifungal cream
- Antiseptic solution
- Lubricating eye drops
- Moleskin for blisters
- Hydrocortisone cream (1 percent)
- Alcohol based hand wash
- Antibiotic cream or ointment
- Water-purifying tablets
- Imodium (or other diarrhea medicine)
- Pain and fever reliever (ibuprofen and acetaminophen) for adults and/or children
- Antacid
- Antihistamine
- Disposable gloves
- Calamine lotion (or similar product for bug bites)
- Prescription medications
- Insect repellant
- Sunscreen (preferably SPF 30)
- Hydrogen peroxide
Remember that with airline security measures in place, passengers are limited in the items that they can carry onto the airplane. Check with your airline for specifics prior to travel.
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