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The Lifesaving Items That Doctors Always Pack On Vacation
Medical experts recommend taking face masks, hand sanitizer, tweezers, tape, and more whenever you travel.
by Tessa Flores, HuffPost Staff
According to Dr. Sterling N. Ransone Jr., president of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a full-time family physician in Deltaville, Virginia, having a really good grasp on your specific medical conditions or allergies and the medications needed to treat them is absolutely essential to vacationing safely. (The American Academy of Family Physicians does not endorse any products or services.)
“It’s important to include a one- to two-day day supply of medications taken for chronic conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure. Things happen. You never know when your luggage may be lost or stolen. A small supply in your first aid kit will relieve worry until your doctor’s office can arrange for a refill near you,” Ransone told us.
He said that this list can include things like epipens, inhalers, glucose kits or aids used to treat coronary issues.
Outside of the realm of medicine, Ransone also said that he packs copies of identifications, passports and health insurance cards for each person traveling. “You never know when you may need to seek care due to accident or illness. It’s also good to have extra copies on hand in case you fall victim to theft,” he said.
You can keep unpacking Ransone’s luggage in the list below, in addition to seeing the travel recommendations of a couple other physicians, too.
1. An economy pack of hand sanitizers
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For the same reason listed above, Ransone will also always travel with a germ-busting rotation of liquid. These are extremely high-rated and trusted options for germ protection in addition to being perfectly packaged for travel.
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $14.99.
2. A two-pack of pocket-sized strips of duct tape
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According to Ransone, there's not much that he can't fix with duct tape, whether it be used to close wounds or secure splints. That being said, who wants to tote around a huge roll of duct tape around in their suitcase? These flat, pocket-sized mini rolls have five yards' worth of tape each and solve that problem instantly.
Ransone also recommends what he calls "buddy tape," which are cushioned bandages that can be useful for stabilizing jammed or sprained toes and fingers.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in seven colors).
5. A 50-pack of DEET-infused towelettes for protection on the go
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"I hate getting itchy bug bites when traveling. Insect repellent wipes really help. Plus, preventing bites can help you avoid certain infectious illnesses, like Zika and Lyme disease," Ransone said.
These towelettes each contain 30% DEET, one of the most reliable ingredients used to repel Lyme-carrying ticks, and can be rubbed onto exposed patches of skin to provide up to seven hours of protection. The water-based formula is low-odor, non-greasy and non-staining.
"Talk with your family physician if there are vaccines you should get before traveling to parts of the world where these infections are common," Ransone added.
Get a 50-pack from Amazon for $41.50.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tessaflores/the-lifesaving-items-that-doctors-always-pack-on-vacation
