What can I do to be safe when travelling with my...

What can I do to be safe when travelling with my child?

If you are taking a trip with your child, you should have all of your child’s information printed or written out so it will be available in case of an emergency.

Here are the basics. Fill out this form and keep a copy with both you and your spouse.

Child's name:
Address	_____________________________________
Town or City	_____________________________________
Phone	_____________________________________
PPS or NI number	_____________________________________
Child's doctor at home:
Name	_____________________________________
Phone	______________________________________
Child's doctor away from home:
Name	_____________________________________
Phone	_____________________________________
Child's health insurance:
Company name	____________________________________
Policy number	____________________________________
Phone	____________________________________
Emergency contacts:
Name	____________________________________
Phone	_____________________________________
Relationship	_____________________________________
Name	_____________________________________
Phone	_____________________________________
Relationship	_____________________________________
Child's medical history:
Preexisting conditions	_____________________________________
Allergies	_____________________________________
Immunisation history	_____________________________________
Comments	_____________________________________
	_____________________________________

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