Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for traveling to developing countries

When you pack for a trip to a developing country, planning ahead is key to making sure your travels go smoothly. Your preparations should include gathering all of the health and medical supplies you'll need while away. Dr. Mary Jo Kasten, a Mayo Clinic infectious disease specialist, recommends travelers make a checklist of everything they'll need, so they don't get stuck in a new environment, searching for where to buy much-needed items they left behind.