Preparing for Travel

After a few years of a very uncertain travel market and amid subsequent changes to the industry, many of us are resuming regular travel and taking much needed vacations. But before you hit the roads and skies for travel, be sure to prepare yourself and pack your bags for medical scenarios.

Refill all your prescriptions ahead of your trip at least one week in advance of your departure and always bring at least a few extra days’ worth of medication with you. You should always pack your medications in your carry-on—not in your checked suitcase—just in case your luggage is lost.

The CDC’s Pack Smart Guide provides a checklist for healthy travel preparation, including prescriptions, medical supplies, over-the-counter medications, illness/injury prevention supplies, first-aid kits, and important documents. This guidance proves especially valuable for remote or exotic destinations lacking convenient medical access.

Also, keep in mind, I do not offer travel vaccines and would need to refer you to a travel health specialist, so, please plan ahead.

Enter my concierge contact details into your phone—including my cell number and email—and remember to pack your membership card so that you can reach me with any medical concerns during your trip.