First aid

pokefan72 · Post by **pokefan72** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:06 pm

Hello,
Ok, this might be a silly post, but being our first time to PV, and reading the other trip posts, I am going to prepare a little first aid bag. The following is what I plan on putting in the bag. If you think that we should add anything else, based on your experiences, please reply.
-Advil
-sunscreen
-after sun lotion
-bug repellant
-Tylenol
-alcohol pads
-amonia (for any jellyfish stings)
-beach shoes (only for use in the water)

Thanks for your help!

tibim · Post by **tibim** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:31 pm

What are "beach shoes" exactly? Neoprene slip ons?

pokefan72 · Post by **pokefan72** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:20 pm

That is a good question!
Not living near a beach, but in the center of the US, I am assuming 'beach shoes' would be like what you mentioned, or maybe 'water socks' that we wear to the river or lake. (I saw them on an earlier post about being stung by rays)

Can anyone help explain, if different than what I mention above?

Thanks

ronald · Post by **ronald** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:24 pm

add anything else, based on your experiences

needle and thread (to sew up them nasty gashes) allergy meds (claritin, etc) and some Preparation H.

davilin · Post by **davilin** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:52 pm

Immodium a/d may be handy for diarhea. And yes, if you are going to be swimming off the beach the neoprene water socks are a good idea. I have found some shells on the beach with pretty long sharp spikes, wouldn't want to step on one barefooted.

ellen · Post by **ellen** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:55 pm

If your suitcase is getting crowded or heavy don't forget that you can buy everyone of the things on your list when you arrive.

chance · Post by **chance** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:56 pm

Bandaids we had to by some down there and I dont know if it was the store (pharmaca) but the cost was around 80 peso for a small box which I thought waas really expensive but at the time needed them bought them

kagnew64 · Post by **kagnew64** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:02 pm

Imodium AD-- diarrhea
Triple antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)--any minor skin lesion or minor
infection
Band-aids
Benadryl 25mg kapsules and Benadryl antihistamine cream
Advil or ibuprofen or Tylenol-aches, pains, fever
zip-loc bags to make quick ice packs
safety pins
needle and thread

First aid - what to bring

Good question

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