Tips against common illnesses during camping holidays

Holidays with a caravan – what could be better? If it weren't for annoying illnesses and other aches and pains that get in the way of a happy holiday. In this guide, you'll learn how to prepare yourself for any eventuality.

What a travel first aid kit should contain

Those who go on holiday with a camper mostly spend their time at campsites. However, there is rarely a pharmacist available there. This makes it all the more sensible to set up a small first aid kit for campers . Instead of covering a wide range of items for every eventuality, it should only cover the most important items. These include the most common painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetamol. They are quite reliable for mild headaches. Also useful are remedies for diarrhea and heartburn, insect sprays, wound dressings and plasters. Disinfectants are also always a good idea. With this small selection, most problems can be cured.

First Aid for Tick Bites

Ticks are among the most feared animals. Unfortunately, campers are not always spared from these little pests. There is a risk almost all year round, especially in areas with lots of meadows and forests. Native species such as the meadow tick or the common dog tick bite into the limbs and suck the blood from their host. Insidious: due to their tiny size, the small parasites are rarely noticed in time. If you discover a bite, you need to act quickly. The tick should be pulled out of the skin with tweezers in as little as possible . Avoid experiments such as using lighters and disinfect the wound afterwards. In the next few days and weeks, you should then watch out for possible symptoms. In our latitudes there is a certain risk of Lyme disease and TBE. However, only a doctor can diagnose both diseases.

Natural disinfection for wounds and bites

Speaking of disinfection: mosquito bites, small scratches, etc. occur quickly when camping and should also be treated with a disinfectant. If you run out of disinfectant, nature also has alternatives . One example is the plantain, which grows everywhere on the side of the road. Its juice contains the disinfectant acubin. An oil with anti-inflammatory properties can also be made from St. John's wort. However, in the interests of honesty, it should be mentioned here that both options are only an emergency solution.

seek protection from the sun

In the summer months the sun reaches its peak. For many campers this is a reason to celebrate. However, caution is advised when sunbathing. If you expose yourself to the whims of the central star for too long and do not protect yourself adequately, you have to fear sunstroke . And that is not something to be taken lightly. It manifests itself in severe headaches, dizziness, nausea and in some places causes fever. If these symptoms appear, help is needed quickly. Ideally, other people near the campsite help with medical treatment and take the affected person into the shade. There the circulation must be continuously monitored. If there is a risk of collapse, campers should definitely call the emergency services.

outlook

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