Travel first aid kit: So you are well prepared for your holidays!

Travel first aid kit: So you are well prepared for your holidays!

Summer is just around the corner and for many Cologne residents that means packing their bags and heading off for a well-deserved vacation. But before you start your journey, you should take good care of your own health. The health department of the Rhine district of Neuss warns that a well-equipped first aid kit is essential for all travelers, especially for people with chronic illnesses. Looking at individual needs and the destination helps choose the right medication, whether for a backpacking trip in Asia or a family trip to the mountains. But what is the best way to deal with taking medication with you? Extra tip offers some valuable information.

When considering a first-aid kit, it would be wise not only to take medication for your personal needs, but also to obtain the necessary certificates in good time. For certain medications, such as narcotics or medications to treat ADHD, a confirmation from your family doctor is required, which can be certified at the health department in Grevenbroich or Neuss. If you take this into account, you can ensure that your holiday enjoyment is not spoiled by unpleasant surprises. Contact information for making an appointment can also be found on the Rhein-Kreis Neuss homepage.

Taking medication with you for travelers

But the issue of taking medication with you is more complex than you think. The ADAC therefore recommends using a form for taking medication with you so as not to run into problems at customs. This form contains a table for entering the medications carried and their quantity and should ideally be signed by the doctor. Particular caution is required when it comes to opioids, which are heavily regulated in many countries. Taking a look at the regulations of the destination country can save a lot of trouble.

Travelers should not forget to carry medical prescriptions and instructions for use with them. The ADAC recommends transporting a sufficiently large amount of medication in your hand luggage and checking with the airline for medications that require refrigeration. To ensure safety during checks, solid medications should be stored in their original packaging.

Prevention and health preparation

But it's not just the right medication that's crucial. According to that Foreign Office It is important to also take precautionary measures into account. When preparing for a trip, travel health professionals should be consulted to consider important vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis, especially for destinations with high health risks. You should also keep the motto “peel it, cook it, boil it or leave it” in mind: it helps to avoid diarrhea.

So before you go on your trip, it's important to check your personal first aid kit and make sure that all documents and medication are ready. After all, summer vacation should be a carefree time - good health is essential!