How to get routine prescription medications while cruising — whether in the US or abroad. [More] Cruising and Prescriptions

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Living the dream doesn't make you immune to illness and injury, unfortunately.
Tips to prepare for and handle medical issues from minor to major, including everyone's big question: how do you keep Band-Aids on?
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How to get routine prescription medications while cruising — whether in the US or abroad. [More] Cruising and Prescriptions
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What do you do when medical issues collide with your plans? Here’s how we’ve handled three of those situations — with great results. [More] When Medical Issues Arise While Cruising
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Space is precious on a boat. Why would you want more than one first aid box? [More] How Many First Aid Boxes?
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If you’re seasick, the last thing in the world you need is to have to search for your meds . . . [More] Where Do You Keep the Seasick Meds?
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After trying a number of products to heal and protect Dave’s lips, this is what finally worked. Highly recommended! [More] Lip Care
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Whether you wear glasses or sunglasses, you need to be able to fix them out on the water. Here’s a great — and inexpensive — kit that’s had everything I’ve ever needed. [More] Eyeglass Repair Kit
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An easy way to organize your first aid supplies so it’ll be easy to find what you need when the time arises, and a list of what’s in ours. [More] How To Organize First Aid Supplies
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If your potatoes have a green tint, can you go ahead and eat them? Anything special you should do? How about potato eyes? [More] Are Green Potatoes Safe to Eat?
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I’d never really suffered from seasickness until a trip with friends a few years ago. And I learned a few things. [More] Seasick . . .
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If you need to carry pills or antacids with you, it can be tough to keep them dry when you’re surrounded by water. [More] Waterproof Pill Carrier
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