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Sun protection
“It’s really important to apply enough sunscreen to provide the protection suggested by the label,” says Sara Hiom, director of health information at Cancer Research UK. “Most people simply don’t use enough. Using at least a factor 15 sunscreen with a star rating of four or five can help to protect against damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. While sunscreen is one important way to protect yourself in the sun, remember that sunscreen should be used together with other protective measures such as shade, clothes and sunglasses.”
Don’t forget to wear a hat during the hottest part of the day – even your parting can burn in tropical climates! – and too much sun on the top of your head is a major cause of sunstroke. If you both like swimming, watersports or even jogging on t he beach, try the new Piz Buin Active Long Lasting sprays and lotions, with 20 and 30 SPF, £15.99
Antibacterial gel
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antibacterial gel
A portable hand gel is very, er, handy for travellers on the go, especially if you’re heading off the beaten track and may not have access to soap and water. Carex Aloe Vera Hand Gel, £1.38, kills 99.9% of bacteria and provides around 100 applications per bottle. And it comes in a 50ml bottle so you can even take it in your hand luggage for your honeymoon. Available nationwide.
Vaccinations
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vaccinations
If you’re heading to more adventurous destinations than Bognor Regis, you may need to have inoculations or start taking anti-malarial tablets. To find out which jabs are recommended for which regions, go to netdoctor.co.uk. Lloydspharmacy also offers an Online Doctor service with travel health info at onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com
First aid kit
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first aid kit
No one wants to look like a walking medicine chest, but if you have the space, Angela Chalmers, pharmacist for Boots, suggests:
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- Blister plasters
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- Paracetamol (for any headaches and pains, can be taken on an empty stomach and does not interact with moderate amounts of alcohol)
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- One a day, non-drowsy anti-histamines (to fight off any allergies that may develop, preventing a runny nose or any skin allergy)
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- Alginate Indigestion liquid (if you suffer acid reflux when stressed or nervous)
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- General plasters, bandage, anti-septic wipes for scrapes and cuts.
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- Anti-diarrhoea capsules and rehydration sachets
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Or pick up a Boots Travel First Aid Kit (pictured)
Sickness relief
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sickness relief
\"Always take travel sickness preparation at least 1-2 hours before you start traveling,” says Boots pharmacist Angela Chalmers. “Most remedies are based on drowsy anti-histamines that work on the nausea centre on the brain and include cinnarizine, promethazine but these can be sedating and you must avoid alcohol with them. Hyoscine is less sedating than the anti-histamines but you still need to avoid alcohol as you may have one glass of champagne but it will feel like a lot more! Speak to your pharmacist, especially if you are on other medicines or have medical conditions.\" Try Boots Alternative Travel Sickness - 72 Tablets (£4.60) which help relieve the symptoms without causing drowsiness by stimulating the body\'s own natural healing processes.
Flight socks
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flight socks
Research shows that wearing fight socks during air travel not only helps reduce swelling and improve blood circulation, but can also help cut the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). They may not look very Sex and the City, but who cares. Don’t forget to move around as much as possible in the cabin, to rotate ankles and stretch and flex your toes wherever possible during long flights. Find Scholl Flight Socks, sizes 6-9, in Superdrug.
Insect repellent
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insect repellent
\"If you’re going to an area that has mosquitos (with or without malaria) then a 50% deet option is best for you,” says Boots pharmacist, Angela Chalmers. “Repellents work by playing havoc with the insects landing gear so if you miss applying an area of skin, the insect will still be able to land and bite. That is why lotions or roll-ons are an easy way to apply and you will know if you have missed any areas. Apply just before dusk – as this is when biting insects come out – and re-apply every five hours.
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Avoid strong aftershave and perfume as this attract insects and, apparently, they land more on dark colours thinking they are a tree so go for light colours instead!\"
Try Boots Repel Insect Repellent pump spray - 120ml (£6.45). Or for an all-natural anti-mosquito formula, try Mrs White’s Unstung Hero, new from Roullier White, with a lemon tea fragrnce and a fresh Au de Cologne that means you can also spray it on bedding. £15 per 250ml.
Health Insurance
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health insurance
If you’re travelling to Europe you may be entitled to medical care free or at a reduced cost when visiting a European Union (EU) country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. For that you will need a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). You can apply online at www.ehic.org.uk. Wherever in the world you travel you should also take out private insurance. If you have an annual policy, make sure it covers you for the right region. And if you’re likely to be doing adventurous sports – diving, white water rafting, mountaineering – make sure your policy covers this.
