This is a sponsored post with Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. All opinions are my own.
As a kid, there’s nothing more exciting than being out of school for the year and enjoying the summer time. As a parent, you want to make sure your kids stay healthy throughout the summer months.
There's something about traveling that always brings out the sickness, right? We always think about getting sick during the school year, passing it around school and bringing it home. The thing is though, germs are everywhere. Whether you're heading to an amusement park, the beach, or a museum, you'll encounter those bad boys.
Nothing will ruin summer travel like a sick kid.
Be prepared for your next Sick Just Got Real.™ moment this summer by taking along some essentials. Whether you're camping in the woods or staying at a fancy resort, the last thing you want to do is run out to store and buy meds on the fly for your sick kiddo. We've done it. It's stressful and usually not easy on the wallet.
Honestly, even if you're visiting family – like we did in Kentucky last month, still bring your own meds. What people have on hand is not always what's right for your child.
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HS says
I always pack Children’s Advil for emergency.
shelly peterson says
You never know when your kids will become sick. You always need to be prepared with medication, especially while traveling.
Edye says
My best tip is to always leave home prepared with medicine!
Kelly D says
We’ve gone to a local urgent care when needed and also have a supply bag ready with meds, tissues, etc.
Julie Wood says
I bring good medicine like Children’s Advil and just wait it out and help them feel better.
heather says
When the kids get sick on vacation I give the childrens advil.
Sara Wainwright says
Try to prevent with plenty of vitamins and rest, but if sickness still hits get them some medicine and snuggles wuith mom while the rest of the family has fun.
Jessica To says
I try to make sure to take a variety of medicines and bandaids when we go on trips.
Natalie says
My tip would be sure to check and see if your health insurance covers where you travel. If your child gets very sick or injured, it can be costly if she/he needs to go to the doctor.
Cheryl B says
I pack a small bag with medicines, bandages and other items needed. Just in case.
kelly tupick says
I always pack a kit with me while going on vacation, it will have first aid items and meds in there if needed.
Amanda lea says
We always have vicks and claritin and multi vitamins when we travel!
Sara Zielinski says
Fortunately I have never had a kid get sick on vacation.
James Robert says
My tip I learned is carry various meds with you and have plenty of them since chances are good my other kids will be sick right behind them.
Susan Smith says
I pack a bag with medicines, bandages and a thermometer when we go on vacation.
Breanna Pollard says
MAKE SURE TO BE PREPARED WITH MEDICATIONS.
Terry says
I always pack my granddaughter’s inhaler, cough medicine, Advil, packets of honey and a whole laundry list of other items as it never fails, she or one of my other grandkids will get sick.