Boredom during travel can be relieved by books or toys. Remember to avoid contaminated food and water. If your child has vomiting or diarrhoea lost fluid and salts must be replaced. It may be helpful to take rehydrating tablets or powders for reconstituting with boiled water. You can usually buy these at your local chemist.
Dehydration develops quickly in children so offer frequent cool drinks when it is hot.
Infections such as tuberculosis and diphtheria, spread from close personal contact with those infected, can be more serious in young children. Childrens' skin burns easily in the sun. Take sensible clothing, high factor sun screens and avoid exposure to 'mid-day' sun. Keep children well away from stray or sick animals and seek medical advice without delay if any illness persists. More and more elderly people are now travelling abroad for holidays and to visit relatives.