FIRST AID KITS
A good first aid kit should be serviceable every day as well as in disaster situations. A family first aid kit will be more practical if it is also a medicine chest. Storing all medicines and first aid supplies in one container allows them to be easily included on family trips and outings to provide for most medical and health needs. Store supplies in a closed container, preferably water resistant. Containers that work well are tool boxes, tackle boxes, and plastic storage containers. Keep the kit in a place where it can be used but not easily reached by young children.
Stock your first aid kit with items your family uses on a regular basis and those you may use in an emergency. Keep sufficient quantities for the size of your family but remember to rotate medications.
The following list is a guide:
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antibiotic ointment |
sterile burn dressings |
| burn ointment |
bandages, plastic strips |
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anti-fungal cream |
ace bandages |
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anti-itch lotion |
gauze pads (4” x 4”) |
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regular prescription medications |
adhesive tape |
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pain relief tablets |
bandages, sterile roll 2” & 4” wide |
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diarrhea medication |
triangular bandage |
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laxative |
sterile eye pads |
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eye drops |
moist towelettes |
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ear drops |
cotton balls |
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soap or antiseptic wash |
cotton tipped swabs |
| eye wash solution |
first aid manual |
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nose drops |
tweezers |
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cough medicine |
scissors |
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allergy medicine |
single edge razor blade |
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decongestant |
needles and thread |
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motion sickness capsules or patches |
safety pins |
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throat lozenges |
water purification tablets |
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antacid |
plastic spoons |
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alcohol |
pocket knife |
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hydrogen peroxide |
eye dropper |
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petroleum jelly |
thermometer |
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sunscreen lotion |
dental floss |
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insect repellent |
two pair sterile gloves |
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syrup of Ipecac |
paper cups or collapsible plastic cup |
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baking soda |
space blanket |
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salt |
safety matches |
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chemical cold pack |
emergency phone numbers |
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chemical hot pack |
phone money |