What can I do if my child develops ear pain on holiday, and can travel insurance cover treatment?

From messages by 4 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 1 day ago

TL;DR

In October, travellers reported taking their child to a doctor on the premises for ear pain: activating their insurance took about 30 minutes, and the examination, procedures and supplied medicines were covered at no cost to them. Coverage conditions can change—confirm them with your insurer and consult a doctor about treatment.

What the community said

A report from 10 October advised caution with ear drops if the ear had not been properly examined by a doctor.

3 days ago

In an account dated 5 October, a child developed ear pain on the third day of the holiday. Guest relations suggested seeing the doctor on the premises first; activating the insurance took about 30 minutes.

8 days ago

In the same October case, the doctor examined and rinsed the child’s ears, then placed medication using small gauze wicks.

8 days ago

The family reported on 5 October that their insurance covered the medical care and supplied medicines in full, with no additional expense to them.

8 days ago