Marilyn and Joe are taking their three children aged five, seven and 10 and Marilyn's 72-year-old mother to South Africa for a two-week holiday in May. One child has asthma and her mother has high blood pressure. Marilyn asks you what she should pack to reduce their risk of getting ill while away.

• What further questions would you ask?
• What would you recommend? What would you put in their first aid kit?
• Are there any risks for their health in relation to the medical conditions that Marilyn has told you about?
• What advice would you give Marilyn about any prescription medication they need to take with them?
• Would you give any advice or information about food and drink consumption in South Africa?
• What vaccinations might they need?
• What advice would you give Marilyn about protection from insect bites?