I was told by the Waterloo Regional Travel Clinic that they recommend the following shots or medication before travelling
(though none are mandatory):
Hepatitis A (shot(s))
Hepatitis B (3 shots)
Tetanus/Diphtheria booster (shot)
Typhoid (shot)
Malaria (via pills shortly before, during
and after the trip
Cipro - I was given a prescription for
this antibotic. I was to get it filled and take with me to self-medicate if I got severe diarrhoea.
I had these shots on Friday August 16, 2002 (except for Hepatitus B which I'd had in the early 90's when I was a volunteer fire fighter). I received a prescription for malaria medicine and cipro.
This is taken from the travel information that the Waterloo Regional Travel Clinic provided:
First Aid Items
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 | Absorbent cotton | |
| Absorbent gauze |
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| Tape, hypo-allergenic, waterproof | |
| Alcohol swabs |
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| Antiseptic | |
| Band-Aids, butterfly closures, steri-strips |
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| Burn ointment, dressings | |
| Cotton swabs |
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| Disinfectant | |
| Insect Sting emergency allergy kit |
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| Moleskin for foot blisters | |
| Safety pins, swiss army knife (don't take in carry-on!) |
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| Tensor bandage, triangular bandage/sling/splint | |
| Blanket |
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| Hot / cold packs | |
| Tongue depressor (why?) |
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| Flashlight | |
| Latex gloves |
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| First aid booklet | |
| Candles |
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| Eye patch |
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| Antacid | |
| Antihistamines |
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| Anti-nausea / anti-motion skiness | |
| Anti-malarials |
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| Cough medicine | |
| Decongestant |
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| Laxative | |
| Skin care (including anti-fungals) |
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| Throut lozenges | |
| Anti-diarrhea medicine |
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| Medicine for earache, ear infection | |
| Medicine for eye infection |
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| Medicine for fever | |
| Medicine for pain |