Complete health requirements based on your itinerary
- Ensure you have all the recommended vaccines, as discussed with your medical care provider
- Take malaria medication as directed, if needed
- Take the oral typhoid vaccine as directed, if needed
Pack a travel health kit
- Insurance and credit card information
- Yellow WHO card for proof of vaccination
- Over the counter and prescription medications you may need (in original, labeled packaging) i.e. Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl, Pepto Bismol, Imodium, burn gel, Anbesol, etc. If you need to purchased medication abroad, be aware that counterfeit medications are a growing global issue.
- Hand sanitizer, sunscreen, and insect repellant with DEET
- Spare glasses/contact lenses
- Bandage assortment, Moleskin, and antibiotic ointment
- Tape, scissors, and super glue
- Thermometer and cold medication
- Gatorade powder (to replace electrolytes in case of diarrhea)
- Water filtration system