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First Aid Kit for Travellers

… (SPF 30 to 50) and lip screen Thermometer Oral rehydration solution packets Basic first aid items (adhesive … screen Thermometer Oral rehydration solution packets Basic first aid items (adhesive …

First Aid

… Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and … Drugs (NSAIDs) Nose Injuries Nosebleeds Object in the Eye: First Aid Object … Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and …

Health advice for travellers

… streams Animal bites Except in Antarctica, rabies occurs worldwide with a higher risk in … is spread by licks, bites or scratches from rabies-infected domestic and wild animals Do … Ask local health authorities if you need rabies treatment. Contact your local health …

Home Treatment First Aid for Cold Exposure

… Find shelter so you can get out of the cold, the wind, or the water. Remove cold, wet clothes. Put on dry clothing, … cold or frozen body part from further cold exposure and bruising. Pad frozen fingers or …

First Aid for Chemical Burns

… what steps to take next. Most chemical burns of the skin are treated first by rinsing … to avoid further complications. Chemical burns rinsed with water Flush the area for at … You need immediate medical care. Chemical burns not rinsed with water Some chemical …

Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke

… is a medical emergency. Even with immediate treatment, it can be life-threatening or … emergency medical services, follow these first aid steps. Move the person into a cool place, …

Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… you on your trip. What is the traveller’s diarrhea and cholera vaccine? The vaccine gives you some … to travel or work in these areas. Most travellers following the usual tourist …

First Aid for Electrical Burns

… or her from the electrical source. Electrical burns can affect the electrical activity of … . What should I do about electrical burns that aren't as serious? Rinse the burns with water, and apply a bandage. There …

First Aid for Low Back Pain

… Overview For the first day or two of back pain, take it easy. Being less active and … your knees bent and supported by large pillows. Lie on the floor with your legs on the …

Eye Injury First Aid for a Black Eye

… Overview A black eye is a type of bruise. Simple bruises are … Be sure to look at the eyeball for possible injury. Use ice or cold. Apply ice or cold … for 15 minutes 3 or 4 times a day during the first 48 hours to help reduce swelling. Place …