ICE (In Case of Emergency) numbers should be added to phone books in cell phones so that hospital staff or paramedics know who to contact, should a hospital emergency arise. Because it is possible for cell phones to be lost, stolen or broken in an accident situation, teens are advised that traditional photo ID should also be carried at all times. Adding ICE numbers to a cell phone directory can, however, speed up the search for next of kin or closest friends, should the need arise.
Have a password that only close family and friends know. That way, should anyone try to get you to change your meeting or travel arrangements by saying a friend/family sent the message, you'll know whether the message is genuine. Passwords are fun, but for this system to work and give safety to everyone involved, everyone needs to take it seriously and use it when asking anyone to change travel arrangements for you.
Travel overseas has its own safety hazards, and in order to stay healthy you might need vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or a doctor can advise on which vaccinations are needed for which country. Plan well in advance, as some vaccinations need to be taken in stages with a gap between each step.
Any prescribed medication should be included, but the kit should also contain such things as alcohol-based hand gel for hygiene safety, insect repellent, your vaccination record and the contact details of your primary health-care provider. For a first-aid travel kit, carry Band-Aids or bandages, safety pins and antiseptic creams.
