TRAVEL MEDICINE

Your Travel Checklist

Learn about your destination – type of accommodations, food and water preparation, type of geographical areas you’ll visit, and medical services available.

• Have a dental check-up and complete medical examination, especially if traveling for three months or more.
• Get appropriate immunizations and preventative medications for your destination.
• Obtain an International Certificate of Vaccination or yellow fever card and keep it with your passport.
• Arrange for an adequate supply of your prescription medication.
• Obtain a medical alert bracelet for medical conditions such as diabetes or drug allergies.
• Purchase an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses and sunglasses.
• Obtain a directory of English-speaking physicians.
• Collect items for a first aid travel kit especially if traveling long-term, or off the usual tourist routes, or purchase a travel kit from your pharmacy.
• Pack enough bug spray, sunscreen, alcohol pads and blister band-aids.
• Check your health insurance coverage.
• Buy additional health/accident travel insurance. Ensure you’re covered for any current health conditions (such as heart, pregnancy, etc).
• Remember your identification and necessary papers (such as passport, visa, etc.)

This checklist is not all inclusive.