Before you leave, start your travels healthy:

• A dental check-up is advisable prior to travel, safe guarding against surprise problems, which may be difficult to treat whilst traveling.
  
• If you are on any regular medication make ensure you have sufficient quantities as well as a replacement prescription in case of loss. (Know the generic name of your medication as the brand name may be country specific)
  
• If you wear glasses/contacts travel with spares and your prescription to allow replacement should it be necessary.
  
• It is also worth checking the medical facilities of any country you are visiting.
  
• A comprehensive travel-insurance policy covering medical problems is a wise idea. Ensure your policy covers ambulances and emergency flights home.
  
• If travelling in Europe fill out an E111 form as it helps with medical bills in many countries.
  
• Carry a small medical Kit with all the things that you feel you need, standard packs can be bought anywhere and easily modified.
  
• Consider bringing a sterile medic-pack containing your own needles and swabs.

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