Here you can find a lot of informations about necessary vaccinations, malaria risk and first-aid kits according to your destination:
www.fit-for-travel.de (in English)
In Germany most of the vaccinations are payed for by the health insurance.
As pharmacist I (Sonja) have packed almost the entire pharmacy:
| Painkiller | Diarrhea medication |
| Remedy for nausea and vomiting | Electrolytes |
| Cough medicine |
Lozenges for sore or itching throat |
| Mucolytics | Broad-spectrum antibiotic (doxycycline) |
| Tablets / ointment for allergy / rash | Ointment for (sun)burns |
| Antibiotic ointment | Malaria Stand-by |
| Pills for lactose intolerance | Ointment for healing |
| Drops against bact. eye inflammation | Drops for irritated / reddened eyes |
| Magnesium for muscle spasms | Herpes ointment or patches |
| Spray disinfection | Iodine ointment |
| Patches | Crepe bandage |
| Bandages | Sterile dressings |
| Magnifying glass | Point Tweezers |
| Tick removal | Ointment grid |
| Latex gloves | Sterile syringes and needles |
| Sunscreen | Repellent |
| Earplugs |
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