Checklist for your first-aid kit

Travel first-aid kit checklist: What to pack in your emergency kit

Here’s a detailed list to help you be prepared for any eventuality, no matter where your journey takes you.

Medicines – essentials for your first-aid kit (packing list)

Painkillers and fever reducers (e.g. paracetamol, ibuprofen)

 Diarrhoea tablets

 Electrolyte solutions for rehydration

 Cold remedies

 Medicines for a sore throat

 Cough suppressants

Medicines for travel sickness

Allergy medicines (antihistamines)

Medicines for heartburn and stomach complaints

Personal prescription medicines

Malaria prophylaxis: For certain destinations, malaria prophylaxis may be recommended or required.

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Plasters in various sizes

Sterile compresses

 Dressing materials

Wound disinfectant

 Tick remover or tweezers

Clinical thermometer

Scissors (please note that scissors are not permitted in hand luggage when travelling by air)

Skin and insect protection: Essential items for your first-aid kit – packing list

Sun cream with a high sun protection factor

After-sun lotion or gel

Insect repellent

Treatment for insect bites

Miscellaneous

Lip balm with UV protection

Reusable fever-reducing packs

Nasal spray or nose drops

Ear drops, if required

Hand sanitiser

Wet wipes

This list is intended as a guide and can be adapted depending on your destination, the duration of your trip and your individual health requirements.

Important to know before using our first-aid kit checklist

• Check the entry requirements regarding medicines for your destination.
• Pack essential medicines in your hand luggage in case your main luggage gets lost.
• Take into account any special personal needs and health conditions.

Precautionary tips for long-haul destinations

As well as the first-aid kit packing list, here are some tips for safe travel:

• Check vaccinations: Find out in good time about any necessary vaccinations or booster jabs.
• Drinking water: In many parts of the world, tap water is not safe to drink. Use bottled water for drinking and brushing your teeth.
• Choose your food carefully: Avoid eating foods that could pose health risks if stored or prepared improperly, such as raw meat, fish and seafood.
• Avoid insect bites: In many long-haul destinations, insect bites can transmit diseases. Wear long-sleeved tops and trousers, use insect repellent and sleep under a mosquito net if necessary.
• Sun protection: The sun’s intensity can be very high in tropical and subtropical areas. Protect yourself with sun cream with a high sun protection factor, wear sunglasses and a hat.