Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/15/2010 -- It’s time to look over that checklist for fun in the summer sun: swimsuit, beach towels and beach chair. But there’s one item you might be forgetting; medicine. That’s right, medicine.

Kerr Drug, a nationally recognized provider of pharmacy and other healthcare related services, reminds everyone their health needs don’t go away just because they’re getting away on vacation. What’s more, summer vacation isn’t the time to realize you forgot to fill a prescription or didn’t bring medications for upset stomachs or basic first aid. That’s why it’s a good idea to ask your neighborhood pharmacist for help with prescription and over-the-counter medications before your summer vacation adventure becomes a venture you’d rather forget.

“I suggest creating a healthy travel kit that will help you take care of everything from chronic illnesses to unexpected health issues,” says Anthony “Tony” Civello, president and CEO of Kerr Drug and himself a pharmacist. “It’s much easier to have fun on vacation by planning ahead and not having your vacation spoiled by a health problem you could have prevented.” Civello recommends a healthy travel kit include:

1. Prescription medicines
2. Over-the-counter medicines such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain relief.
3. Children’s medicines.
4. Antacid for heartburn, Imodium for diarrhea.
5. Antihistamine and a cough/cold remedy
6. Allergy medications
7. Motion sickness medication if someone in your family is prone to it
8. Bandages and antibiotic cream
9. Sunscreen and aloe cream to treat sunburns
10. Insect repellant
11. Copy of health insurance card, phone numbers of health care providers, health information concerning chronic health problems.

“While you can’t prevent every health problem a little planning can go a long way towards making your vacation memorable for all the right reasons,” adds Civello.

About Kerr Drug
Kerr Drug is one of the most recognized and respected names in the chain drug industry. With its roots in the Carolinas and headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., Kerr Drug's strategic direction is founded in its unique ability to provide patients, the medical community, and health plans access to the most comprehensive and convenient health and wellness offering in the industry. With a mission to be the most comprehensive provider of pharmacy and related healthcare services, while continuing to be the most reliable provider of health-related and convenience items, Kerr is currently providing services that far exceed the traditional drug store mix. For more information, please visit http://www.kerrdrug.com.