Pediatric Travel Health Checklist for Filipino Families

Prepare a child’s health plan before the family trip—not at the airport. Travel health depends on destination, season, trip length, activities, accommodation, food and water exposure, mosquito risk, and the child’s medical history.

Four to eight weeks before travel

• Review the routine vaccination record.
• Ask whether destination-related vaccines or medicines are needed.
• Request prescriptions and medical certificates.
• Review chronic conditions, allergies, and emergency plans.
• Check insurance and identify medical facilities near the destination.

Pack the medical kit

• Regular medicines in original packaging
• Copies of prescriptions and medical summary
• Thermometer and age-appropriate fever medicine
• Oral rehydration solution
• First-aid supplies
• Sun, insect, and mosquito protection

Food and water safety

Use safe drinking water, choose food that is thoroughly cooked and served hot, practice hand hygiene, and supervise young children closely around unfamiliar food and drinks.

Mosquito and bite prevention

Use age-appropriate repellent, clothing coverage, screened or air-conditioned rooms, and bed nets when relevant. Seek prompt medical advice after an animal bite or scratch.

During and after travel

Track fever, diarrhea, rash, breathing symptoms, bites, and unusual exposures. Tell the doctor where and when the child traveled. Some travel-related illnesses can appear after returning home.

Book a pediatric travel-health consultation.

Source

World Health Organization travel advice

Medically reviewed by Dr. Justin Ong Ho. Last reviewed August 1, 2026.