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Soest District: How to prepare your first aid kit in good time!
The Soest Health Department recommends putting together a personal first aid kit for your vacation. Important information and checklists are available.
Soest District: How to prepare your first aid kit in good time!
The holiday season is just around the corner and many Cologne residents are already planning their trips abroad. To have a worry-free vacation, it is important to prepare well. The Soest District Health Office has made a clear recommendation: A personal first aid kit should be put together. This avoids unnecessary trips to the local pharmacy, especially for people with chronic illnesses who rely on certain medications. The contents of the travel first-aid kit depend largely on your travel destination and the type of vacation, as hellwegradio.de reports.
The preparations should not be taken lightly. Doctors and pharmacies are available in the Soest district to offer individual advice. There is even a practical checklist for the travel first-aid kit available on the district's website: www.kreis-soest.de/medizine-auf-reisen. Here you can make sure that you have all the important medications with you to stay healthy while on vacation.
Special features of narcotics
Optimal prevention is particularly important for those who need medication such as strong painkillers or ADHD preparations. These are subject to special regulations and often have to be transported with a medical certificate. In order to take an appropriate amount of narcotics into Schengen countries, a certificate is required, which must be certified by the country's highest health authority. Within the Schengen states such as Germany, France, Italy and Austria, the following applies: The use of these medications can be carried out for a maximum of 30 days, but you need a separate certificate for each narcotic, as stated on bfarm.de.
Anyone traveling outside the Schengen zone should request a multilingual certificate from their doctor. The regulations here can vary from country to country and being informed about national laws is essential. Certain countries require import permits or even ban certain substances. Special rules also apply to substitution patients, as continuing therapy abroad is not always problem-free.
Health preparations for your trip
But it's not just the medications that are the focus. General health precautions are also crucial. The Federal Foreign Office recommends discussing your individual health needs with experienced tropical or travel medicine specialists. Consider the destination, time of year and travel style. By the way, it is advisable to consider vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis even for short trips, as these are often not only important for longer stays.
Travel illnesses such as nausea and diarrhea are among the most common complaints on vacation. Make sure you follow hygiene rules and know what food and drink you can safely enjoy. A good motto is: “Peel it, cook it, boil it or leave it”. In order to prevent health problems, a well-equipped first aid kit that covers both preventative and acute medical needs is essential.
Therefore, make sure that important medical documents and translations are always at hand in case of emergencies. In addition, when traveling to high altitude regions or special climate zones, it is advisable to be informed about the necessary precautions to prevent illnesses such as altitude sickness.
Before you pack your suitcase, be sure to check your travel health and repatriation insurance. A well-planned trip begins with proper preparation so that you can enjoy life in a relaxed manner on vacation. So you are well prepared and can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year to the fullest.