Family travel first-aid kit checklist for halal holidays
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In this guide
A small travel first-aid kit saves time and worry on holiday. Pack plasters, antiseptic wipes, a thermometer, blister plasters, sun cream, insect repellent, rehydration sachets and any regular medicines in their original packaging, and ask a pharmacist what else suits your family.
- Plasters and antiseptic
- Thermometer and tweezers
- Sun cream and repellent
- Regular medicines in original packaging
The basics to pack
- Plasters in several sizes, blister plasters and a small bandage.
- Antiseptic wipes or cream, and a few gauze pads.
- Tweezers, small scissors and a digital thermometer.
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes.
- Sun cream and a lip balm with sun protection.
- Insect repellent suitable for your destination and age group.
- Oral rehydration sachets for upset stomachs in hot weather.
Medicines
- Pack your regular medicines in original packaging, in your cabin bag, with a copy of the prescription.
- Check GOV.UK foreign travel advice, because some medicines are restricted in some countries.
- Ask your pharmacist what over-the-counter items suit your family and any health conditions.
If ingredients matter to you
Some families check medicines for ingredients that matter to them. Your pharmacist can read the ingredients with you, and your own scholar can advise on any religious questions.
Keep it organised
- Use a small waterproof pouch and label the sections.
- Keep a list of allergies, conditions and your GP's details on your phone.
- Check expiry dates before you go, and replace anything used.
Know when to get help
A first-aid kit is for minor problems. Get medical help for anything serious, and make sure your travel insurance covers medical care at your destination.
See the halal travel checklist, travel insurance for halal holidays and luggage for a halal holiday.
This page gives general travel information, not medical advice. For anything about your own health, medicines or vaccinations, speak to a pharmacist, your GP or a travel clinic, and check the NHS and TravelHealthPro before you travel.
This guide is part of our complete guide to halal holidays from the UK. See all halal travel tips guides.
Frequently asked questions
What should be in a travel first-aid kit?
Plasters, antiseptic, a thermometer, sun cream, insect repellent, rehydration sachets and your regular medicines.
Can I take medicines abroad in hand luggage?
Usually yes, in original packaging with a copy of the prescription, but check your airline's and destination's rules.
