Another aspect is that healthcare facilities in the country of destination are often not up to the standard of those at home. Scarcity of – often unsterile – needles, syringes and other medical equipment that penetrate the skin increases the risk of infectious diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis B. It is therefore sensible to take an extensive set of equipment with you in addition to a first aid kit.
Tick tweezers are an absolute must. In the Netherlands, 1 tick in 4 is infected with the Lyme bacterium.
TROPICARE TIP:
When removing ticks, NEVER do the following: anaesthetise the tick with ether/alcohol, cigarette ends, etc; this results in an accelerated release of harmful bacteria!
Care Plus® offers a package of products for first aid when travelling, foot care and ticks. Click now on the product list for information on the individual products.