At ABROADER, we care about your health and safety<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Basically, below is a general and necessary list that may not include all the items you need. Check out Traveler Information Center<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPrescription medicines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The kit is for use by local health care providers & requires a letter from your doctor on letterhead stationery.<\/li>\n\n\n\nMedical supplies in your health packing list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Consider packing spare glasses in case yours are damaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Consider packing spare contacts in case yours are damaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Certainly requires a letter from your doctor on letterhead stationery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The kit is generally for use by local health care providers & requires a letter from your doctor on letterhead stationery.<\/li>\n\n\n\nOver-the-counter medicines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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For example loperamide [Imodium] or bismuth subsalicylate [Pepto-Bismol] <\/li>\n\n\n\n
For example acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen<\/li>\n\n\n\nSupplies to prevent health problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol or antibacterial hand wipes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You may need these if camping or visiting remote areas so you can see CDC guidance about\u00a0Water Disinfection<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Overall, you need to select an insect repellent based on CDC advice:\u00a0Avoid Bug Bites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
For protection against insect bites while sleeping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Generally, sunscreen <\/a>should have SPF 15 or greater with UVA and UVB protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vietnam is a tropical country so you need them for extra sun protection. Also, a wide hat is better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
For example child safety seats, bicycle helmets<\/li>\n\n\n\nFirst-aid kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As a matter of fact, they will be helpful for sunburns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
For instance anti-itch gel or cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n
You should rather prepare multiple sizes, gauze, and adhesive tape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
For sprains and strains<\/li>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abroader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/our-interns-explored-Vietnam-last-summer.png\")
Do not forget your important documents <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In detail, you will need your health insurance card (your regular plan and\/or <\/span>travel health insurance plan) and copies of claim forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In case it’s required for your trip, take your completed International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis card or medical waiver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Make sure prescriptions include generic names. Bring prescriptions for medicines, eyeglasses\/contacts, and other medical supplies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carry a contact card containing the street addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of the following:\n\n