Thursday, 03 July 2008

Travel safe


We usually remember the pain pills and maybe the mozzie spray, but most of us are hopeless at putting together a first-aid kit for travelling. Here are some valuable tips from ER24 as to what yours should contain:

Ø antiseptic ointment and solution
Ø disposable latex gloves
Ø plasters
Ø adhesive tape
Ø gauze pads
Ø roller gauze
Ø triangular bandage
Ø hand cleaner
Ø plastic bags
Ø scissors
Ø tweezers
Ø headache tablets
Ø sting lotion
Ø rehydration powder
Ø cold pack
Ø emergency blanket
Ø a small torch
Ø extra batteries
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Also, any personal medications (anti-histamines, asthma pumps etc.), as well as emergency phone numbers, next-of-kin contact and medical aid details.