out of the country travel

[Margaret]

Hi,

My husband & I are planning a trip to Vietnam in March & I was wondering if anyone has traveled out of the country and if you had to take extra precautions?

Thanks!

[Idaho Dusty]

Margaret,

When I've traveled out of the country (US to Mexico/Central America).  I've brought 2, 250 mL Solucortef Actovials, needles, a letter from my doctor giving me permission to carry an injection kit, instructions on how to give a shot, Zofran, extra HC, Immodium and Pepto-Bismol.  I'm a puker so I wanted to make sure I could handle as much as possible on my own if there was a chance that I might have to go to a hospital.  I had no issues during travel though.

Vietnam sounds exciting!

I'd be interested to hear what others do for travel.

:) Dusty

[ashley]

Hi Margaret,

I've just gotten back from my 2nd solo trip to Europe in the last 3 months. All I do differently for travel is:

1. carry a 24hr supply of my medications on me at all times (really impt. if you go on day excursions, etc - and don't know if you'll always make it back to your room when you think you will )

2. make sure that I have a language book with me at all times, so that I know how to tell people (in the correct language) what I need if an emergency should arise. If you have a traveling companion, they could be in charge of this for you...

I hope your trip is great!

ashley

[Amy]

Hello,
I take the same supplies as Dusty (actually, I take all that stuff anywhere I travel whether in the U.S. or not!)  Also, it is probably a good idea to look up emergency care in the country you are going to on the internet or speak to someone who would know.  When I went to France, I asked a friend who teaches French about it, printed out the emergency locations, and had her translate into French  emergency instructions and all my contact information.  With Vietnam, I would think you might also have heat issues (so take salt tablets).  Have a great trip!  Eat Pho for me :)