Carrying a first aid or travel health kit for common medical emergencies is recommended for all travels. Always keep it in your carry-on or with you and adjust for air travel restrictions.

Essential Items to carry:

• Personal medications: Bring enough for your trip plus extra. Keep in original containers with clear labels. Keep a list of prescriptions with generic names and if you have a chronic condition (e.g., diabetes, allergies, seizures), consider a medical alert bracelet.
• Medications for common ailments: Paracetamol for pain and fever, antihistamines for allergy, antacids for digestive problems, anti-nausea/motion sickness medicine for motion sickness, cough, cold and diarrhea remedies
• Wound care: Bandages, gauze, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide, disposable gloves.
• Support and wraps: Triangular bandage, elastic wraps, instant cold packs.
• Skin care: Calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, sunscreen (SPF 15+), aloe gel, insect repellent (DEET or picaridin; follow age guidelines).
• Other essentials: Masks, hand sanitizer (60%+ alcohol), water purification tablets, extra contact lenses or glasses.