Use this checklist to prepare for your next trip abroad. Make sure to bring items with you, since quality of items bought overseas cannot be guaranteed. Not all of these items may be relevant to you and your travel plans.
Pack for a Healthy Trip
Prescription medicines
Your prescriptions
Travelers’ diarrhea antibiotic
Medicines to prevent malaria
Medical supplies
Glasses and contacts
Medical alert bracelet or necklace
Diabetes testing supplies
Insulin
Inhalers
EpiPens
Over-the-counter medicines
Diarrhea medicine (Imodium or Pepto-Bismol)
Antacid
Antihistamine
Motion sickness medicine
Cough drops, cough suppressant, or expectorant
Decongestant
Pain and fever medicine (acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen)
Mild laxative
Mild sedative or sleep aid
Supplies to prevent illness or injury
Hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol) or antibacterial hand wipes
Water purification tablets
Insect repellent (with an active ingredient like DEET or picaridin)
Sunscreen (with UVA and UVB protection, SPF 15 or higher)
Sunglasses and hat
Condoms
Earplugs
First-aid kit
1% hydrocortisone cream
Antibacterial or antifungal ointments
Digital thermometer
Oral rehydration salts
Antiseptic wound cleaner
Aloe gel for sunburns
Insect bite anti-itch gel or cream
Bandages
Disposable gloves
Cotton swabs (Q-Tips)
Tweezers
Eye drops
