The holidays have just begun, the holiday season. We leave alone and with children. To the seaside, to the mountains, to the family, to other nice and attractive places. We need a well-equipped first aid kit. This is the basis for first aid. You never know what will happen. You have to be prepared for any situation. That is why today we suggest what every holiday first aid kit should contain. What types of drugs and over-the-counter agents and other materials.
Our basic travel kit, i.e. first aid equipment regardless of the length of the journey, means of transport and temperature, it must always contain medicines that we or our household members take for chronic diseases. Let’s prepare thoroughly for each trip. Let’s take care of the health and safe rest of our loved ones. The first aid kit must contain:
- Hydrogen peroxide,
- sterile compresses,
- Swabs soaked in alcohol,
- bandages,
- Slices of various sizes,
- bandages,
- Iodine,
- Saline in the form of ampoules – it is irreplaceable in case of eye contamination, as well as a way to clean the nose during a runny nose,
- Analgesics and analgesics and antipyretics based on paracetamol and ibuprofen,
- Antispasmodics, necessary in case of stomach problems,
- Probiotic drugs that protect the intestines,
- Anti-diarrheal drugs, often unpleasant poisoning occurs when eating exotic and new foods,
- Sore throat remedies for both adults and children
- Sunscreen with a high UV filter,
- Cream or lotion with panthenol to soothe sunburn,
- Means protecting against the bite of mosquitoes, blackflies,
- A gel that soothes the possible effects of a bite,
- anti-allergy tablets; if our children or we are allergic or have such tendencies, it is known that allergic symptoms may appear at any time,
- Sparkling lime, very useful during colds or shortness of breath,
- Immune boosting preparations,
- Disposable resuscitation mask,
- Latex gloves,
- Scissors,
- tweezers; helpful in removing ticks,
- Electronic thermometer,
- moisturizing wipes,
- hand sanitizer wipes,
It is very important to check the expiration dates of medicines and over-the-counter products that we take on a trip. You should also pay attention to the side effects and other recommendations contained in each leaflet from the manufacturer. It is also worth going to exotic countries to visit your family doctor and find out what other preparations to take on a trip and what precautions to take while traveling.
Let’s also not forget about a very important element also concerning first aid kit equipment already more formal; valid health insurance, and in the case of children, a health booklet. Without these documents abroad, unfortunately, we will have to pay for each medical advice. It is also important before leaving to create notes with a database of places where we will get medical help. This is especially important when traveling long distances.