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Holiday Health
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Back pain affects thousands of people, but in most cases is not serious
and medical treatment is not always necessary.
It is always a wise precaution to pack some essential items in case of
illness on holiday.
Do choose medicines according to your needs and the country you are
visiting.
If you take prescription medicines regularly remember to pack then too.
Holiday Kit
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Paracetamol
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Travel sickness tablets
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Plasters
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Rehydration solutions such as Dioralyte
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Anti-diarrhoeal, eg Imodium
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High factor sunscreen; calamine lotion
Immunisation
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Always check whether you need any immunisations or malarial tablets
before you travel
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Seek advice well in advance in case you need a course of injections
Other essentials to pack
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Anti-malarials
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Water purification tablets
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Insect repellent
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Condoms/ other contraceptives
Medical Insurance
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Arrange medical insurance
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Obtain a form E111 from the Post Office if you are travelling in
Europe. This will entitle you to free or reduced cost medical care
within the EU. Take the form with you on holiday. (Care can still be
very expensive even with an E111 form.)
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