What to bring in a travel kit?

You go on holiday? Congratulations! In a few days you will be enjoying some wonderful days with your children, on a tropical beach or in the mountains. All plans are good if you are prepared for any medical problems that may arise. So that you are calm during your vacations, make yourself a travel kit to your measure!

A travel kit should be planned as one more part of a The items and medications that you should take will depend on the type of trip you are going to make, and even the dangers or special situations that you may encounter.

Let's look at an example: a boat trip with young children is not the same as an adventure getaway in the mountains or a long stay in a tropical country.

We help you decide what to put in a travel kit depending on the characteristics of your trip.

What to put in a basic travel kit?

We will begin by clarifying the items that you must carry in a basic travel kit. These without a prescription will serve you in any situation, from relieving a simple headache, to making small cures:

• pain relievers
• anti-inflammatory
• antihistamines
• band-aids
• antiseptic such as povidone iodine

Remember that, if you suffer any chronic disease that forces you to take medication, you must carry enough for every day of the trip, and even for some more. This will ensure that you have medication, even if you suffer a delay in your return, for example.

It is advisable to carry a prescription from your regular doctor in case it were necessary to buy the medication abroad. The recipe must always include the generic name of the drug.

First aid kit for a trip to an exotic or adventure country

If you are lucky enough to take an adventure trip to a country like Vietnam or Indonesia, you should know that mosquitoes they can become a small enemy. In addition, traveler's diarrhea by the consumption of local water or vegetables and fruits without disinfection.

Add to your basic kit:

• an extra strong insect repellent
• sachets of oral rehydration serum and an antidiarrheal
• water purification tablets
• a bottle of antiseptic gel to disinfect your hands daily

In addition, we remind you that you must inform yourself in advance about the vaccines necessary in the country of destination. You may have to plan them in advance, as some of them take several weeks to work. These vaccines are carried out in the International Vaccination Centers that depend on the Ministry of Health.

First aid kit for a trip with children

If you go to travel with children, it is important that your medicine cabinet is as complete as possible, with the necessary medicines and elements that allow us to solve any emergency.

Complete your kit with the following items:

• a thermometer
• an arnica bar is a to prevent the development of a bump after a blow or trauma
• a small container of anti-chafing and eczema ointment
• single-dose physiological saline
• Remember to bring baby painkiller in syrup format

First aid kit for a trip to the beach

If on your trip you are going to enjoy the beach and the sea It is essential that, in addition, you complete your medicine cabinet with:

• sun protection and
• antihistamine cream for bites
• tablets for motion sickness if you are traveling by boat
• choose the “second skin” type plasters. They are formulated with a special fabric that resists sweat, friction and even pool water and beach sand.

First aid kit for a trip to the mountains

Finally, if you are going to do any route through the mountain, or some kind of activity trekking, it will be very useful to add to elements to perform cures and relieve possible slight sprains and small bumps.

Therefore, do not forget to:

• gauze
• bandages
• sticking plaster
• anti-inflammatory cream or spray

Finally, remember that all the medications that you carry in your travel kit must be in their original containers. Also, if you travel by plane and need to take them in, do not forget to put them in a transparent bag to facilitate their inspection at the airport.

We assure you that a well thought out first aid kit is an excellent ally to be calm and enjoy the holidays without surprises or setbacks, since… it can save your life!

For an extra security and peace of mind, remember that MAPFRE protects you not only against but also against the loss of luggage or cancellations in transport.

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