exciting-travels


Medications

Taking Children's Medications On A Trip With You

Managing your child's medications while traveling can be the difference between a full and fun filled trip or cutting the vacation short to go home. Forgetting medications could even result in an emergency room trip in a strange city.

Pack your child's medication in an accessible, easy to remember place within the vehicle. Do not store any medicines in the trunk of your vehicle. Depending on the weather, they could freeze or get too hot. Many medicines are changed by extreme temperatures.

If traveling by plane, put medications in your carry on bag so they are always with you.

If driving, store all medications is a lockable container so children can not get to them. Accidental poisoning is a leading cause of hospital emergency visits.

Consider all vitamins and herbal supplements to be medications and treat them as such.
Some medications need to be refrigerated, make sure you have a cooler to keep medications at the proper temperature. You can purchase electric coolers that plug into your car's cigarette lighter for this purpose. Or ask your doctor to prescribe an alternative for the trip.

If your child has asthma, make certain you, or they, always have their fast acting inhaler on your person. That means carry it in a purse or pocket at all times.

If taking an extended trip or traveling far from home, call you child's doctor and request new written prescriptions to take along with you. Also, let your doctor's office staff know you are going out of town. If you need a distant pharmacy to request a refill, your doctor will be more likely to cooperate.

If possible, ask your doctor to recommend a physician in your destination city, in case someone gets sick or is injured.

Know what over the counter medications can and can not be taken with your child's prescription medications.

Taking prescription medication does not have to keep your family from taking an extended trip, with a little careful planning, you can keep track of the medicines and have a great time.

 

 
Search This Site

Medications Info

 

 

 

Medications Info


The Ancient City Ten Things To See And Do In Greece

... why over 15 million tourists are drawn to the country every year. When going on holiday in Greece, you'll find that a good chunk of the important attractions are in Athens but the countryside and outlying islands offer as much satisfaction. This article presents what every discerning visitor should see ... 

Read Full Article  


Tips On Childproofing Your Hotel Room When Traveling

... bathtub should be lined with protective slip-proof mats to keep guests from slipping and falling. Ceramic tubs or sinks should be smooth and crack-free. 6. Make sure the door locks properly. The door should shut smoothly and lock completely. If it doesn't, report the problem to staff and don't be afraid ... 

Read Full Article  


Holland

... The Airline, KLM, provides bus service every 15-30 minutes which takes passengers to some of the famous hotels of the city. Public buses can be availed too, to reach destination. Trains connect to Amsterdam's Central Station and Zuid Station. Taxis take tourists to almost any location. The Airport features ... 

Read Full Article  


Travel In Your Backyard

... their own website sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and they will have activities listed that the city or town offers! If you want to spend the night away, find a bed and breakfast that is located close by and check them out. Having someone else to cook and clean for you will give you that vacation ... 

Read Full Article  


The Great Barrier Reef The Ultimate Scuba Traveling Adventure

... West Coast, where flights depart daily for Australia. Once you have reached Australia, you will likely have to make a short domestic connection to get to one of the gateways to the reef. The most popular local gateways to the reef include Cairns and Townsville (tropical cities that are located at the ... 

Read Full Article