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The Ultimate Health Packing List for Your Vietnam Journey!
ABROADER February 01, 2023 4 minute read
Are you ready for your Vietnam adventure? Make sure to stay healthy and safe with our ultimate health packing list. Get expert tips on what medications, supplies and other items to bring with you so you can enjoy your trip worry-free.
When it comes to traveling to Vietnam, it’s important to make sure that you have all the important items on your health packing list. Not only critical clothing items but also medical supplies, this guide will help you make sure that you are fully prepared for your trip. So prepare yourself and get ready for an amazing experience in Vietnam!
Pack items for your health and safety.
At ABROADER, we care about your health and safety as much as your family does. Therefore, we are committed to offering safe and enjoyable programs to make sure that you can have a well-rounded and safe experience. But before that, you should prepare a health packing list, because you may not be able to find items proper for your health in a different country. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.
Basically, below is a general and necessary list that may not include all the items you need. Check out Traveler Information Center by CDC for more information if you are a traveler with specific health needs, such as travelers who are pregnant, immune compromised, or traveling for a specific purpose like humanitarian aid work.
Suture/syringe kit The kit is for use by local health care providers & requires a letter from your doctor on letterhead stationery.
Altitude sickness medicine
Medicine to prevent malaria
Medical supplies in your health packing list
Glasses Consider packing spare glasses in case yours are damaged.
Contact lenses Consider packing spare contacts in case yours are damaged.
Needles or syringes (for diabetes, for example) Certainly requires a letter from your doctor on letterhead stationery.
Suture kit The kit is generally for use by local health care providers & requires a letter from your doctor on letterhead stationery.
Diabetes testing supplies
Insulin
Inhalers
Epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens)
Medical alert bracelet or necklace
Over-the-counter medicines
Antacid
Diarrhea medicine For example loperamide [Imodium] or bismuth subsalicylate [Pepto-Bismol]
Antihistamine
Motion illness medicine
Cough drops
Cough suppression/expectorant
Decongestant
Medicine for pain and fever For example acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen
Mild laxative
Mild sedative or other sleep aid
Saline nose spray
Supplies to prevent health problems
Hand sanitizer or wipes Alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol or antibacterial hand wipes
Water purification tablets You may need these if camping or visiting remote areas so you can see CDC guidance about Water Disinfection.
Insect repellent Overall, you need to select an insect repellent based on CDC advice: Avoid Bug Bites
Permethrin Permethrin is an insect repellent for clothing. Therefore, it may be needed if you spend a lot of time outdoors. Clothing can also be treated at home in advance.
Bed net For protection against insect bites while sleeping
Sunscreen Generally, sunscreen should have SPF 15 or greater with UVA and UVB protection.
Sunglasses and hat Vietnam is a tropical country so you need them for extra sun protection. Also, a wide hat is better.
Personal safety equipment For example child safety seats, bicycle helmets
Earplugs
First-aid kit
1% hydrocortisone cream
Antibacterial ointments
Antiseptic wound cleanser
Aloe gel As a matter of fact, they will be helpful for sunburns.
Insect bite treatment For instance anti-itch gel or cream
Bandages You should rather prepare multiple sizes, gauze, and adhesive tape.
Moleskin or mole foam for blisters
Elastic/compression bandage wrap For sprains and strains
Disposable gloves
Digital thermometer
Scissors and safety pins
Cotton swabs (Q-Tips)
Tweezers
Eye drops
Oral rehydration salts
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Do not forget your important documents
Health insurance documents In detail, you will need your health insurance card (your regular plan and/or travel health insurance plan) and copies of claim forms.
Proof of yellow fever vaccination In case it’s required for your trip, take your completed International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis card or medical waiver.
Copies of all prescriptions Make sure prescriptions include generic names. Bring prescriptions for medicines, eyeglasses/contacts, and other medical supplies.
Contact card Carry a contact card containing the street addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of the following:
Family members or close contact remaining in the United States
Health care provider(s) at home
Lodging at your destination
Hospitals or clinics (including emergency services) in your destination
US embassy in the destination country or countries
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