Free condoms are available to Imperial College students and staff from Clinical Services reception at South Kensington Health Centre. At Silwood Park, please enquire at the Medical Room. Do not have tattoos or ear piercing carried out abroad. Take a medical emergency kit, containing sterile needles, syringes, sutures if travelling to areas where sterilisation of medical equipment may be inadequate. The price is 9 per pack.
Dental kits are also available from chemists.
Unless you are sure that it has been screened and is safe, only have an i.v. infusion of blood or other fluid if absolutely essential to preserve life. If you are bitten or scratched, wash out the wound with soap or detergent and if possible, apply alcohol. All British Nationals with a valid passport are entitled to free emergency treatment in all E.C. countries. However, a valid E111 form is usually necessary in order to receive or claim for treatment. These are available from the Health Centre waiting areas at South Kensington and the Medical Room at Silwood Park, or from your G.P. or post office.