What should be in a travelers medical kit?
Generally you will be able to get medical attention and medicine throughout Thailand for most minor ailments, at local hospitals, medical clinics or pharmacies. But, you are still recommended to have a medical kit at time of emergency. Assemble a first aid kit. As well as plasters and antiseptic cream, take a thermometer, water sterilization tablets, Ibuprofen, paracetamol, steroid-based creams and antihistamine tablets (such as Perryton) for insect bites, and anti-diarrhea tablets. For younger children, pack dehydration sachets made with cooked starch rather than glucose (ask your pharmacist for details). For three-year-olds and older use Lucozade. Children are particularly prone to traveler’s diarrhea. If you’re not breastfeeding, take some ready-made cartons of formula milk for infants. Choose insect repellents with DEET (N-diethylmetatoluamide) as these offers the best protection – look for Repel or the Boots Soltan range. Use a solution of no more than 20 per cent DEET on infants
