Philippines Travel Health Checklist 2026

Pre-travel health checklist for the Philippines: visit a travel health clinic 6-8 weeks before departure for vaccinations and advice. Get travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage. Pack a basic medical kit with painkillers, antihistamines, anti-diarrhoea tablets, rehydration salts, plasters, antiseptic, and personal medications. Water safety: drink only bottled or purified water, avoid ice in rural restaurants. Dengue prevention: use DEET-based insect repellent, wear long sleeves at dawn/dusk. Sun protection: SPF 50+ sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses. Heat: acclimatise gradually, stay hydrated.