Health Service

The chances are pretty good that you will not need all of the following items while traveling. However, think about where you will be going and how accessible first aid supplies will be in each locale. Review the list, think about what problems you could conceivably encounter, and pack the appropriate supplies.

HEALTH NEED/PROBLEM	SUGGESTED ITEMS

Athlete's Foot	Antifungal powder or cream
Blisters (on feet)	Moleskin to protect areas of friction with shoes
Body temperature evaluation	Oral Thermometer
Constipation	Laxative and/or stool softener
Cough	Throat Lozenges, cough syrup
Cuts and scrapes	Antibiotic ointment (topical), Bandaids, sterile 4x4gauze pads, adhesive tape roll
Diarrhea, indigestion loperamide	Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) or (Imodium capsules- recommended with caution)
Eye care	Artificial Tears/eyedrops, sunglasses, contact lens solutions, spare pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Fever	Acetaminophen
First aid, general supplies	Tweezers, scissors, pocket knife, needle and thread, safety pins, matches, flashlight, waterproof case or box to contain medical and first aid supplies.
Fluid and electrolyte replacement	Powdered electrolyte mix (Pedialyte, Exceed, IAMAT Oral Rehydration Salts)
Headache, minor aches and pains	Aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen(with a snack)
Insect repellant, personal	Insect repellent lotion containing DEET, Ultrathon Insect Repellent
Insecticide for spray application	Insecticide containing Permethrin to clothing, mosquito nets
Itching skin from allergy, insect bites, or minor skin irritation (sunburn, poison ivy, etc.)	Hydrocortisone Cream 0.5%(topical) and antihistamines tablets or capsules(Chlortrimeton, Benadryl, etc). ICE or cold water limits itching esp. at the end of a shower.
Motion sickness	Antihistamine tablets (Dramamine, Bonine, etc.)
Nasal congestion due to colds	Pseudoephedrine and/or antihistamine (Over-the- counter allergies, or water sports preparations)
Personal hygiene, general	Toilet paper, paper tissues, and/or pre-moistened towelettes, sanitary supplies for women, birth control devices, etc.
Skin disinfection, cleansing of minor cuts and scrapes	Povidone-iodine solution (Betadine) or chlorhexidine solution (Hibiclens), Domoboros packets
Strains, sprains	Elastic bandage roll (Ace Wrap)
Sun protection protection factor	Products (lotion, lip balm) with sunscreen SPF of 15 or greater
Toothache	Dental emergency kit, oil of cloves, dental floss
Water purification	Water purification tablets, crystals and/or filters

* Permethrin - use permethrin on outer clothing
** Ultrathon Insect Repellant - long-lasting, prevents absorption into skin and makes repellent
moisture-proof up to 12 hours. also repels ticks, biting flies, chiggers, fleas, and gnats.
Available at pharmacies and sporting good stores.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE TRAVEL CLINIC AT 832-1926 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.