A well-stocked first aid kit helps you deal calmly with minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Keep one at home and a smaller one in the car or your travel bag.
Useful items include:
- Adhesive bandages in different sizes, sterile gauze pads and medical tape.
- Antiseptic wipes, disposable gloves, tweezers and small scissors.
- A digital thermometer and an instant cold pack.
- Pain and fever relief suitable for each family member’s age.
- An antihistamine for mild allergic reactions.
- Any personal medicines, plus a list of emergency phone numbers.
Store the kit somewhere dry and out of reach of young children, and check expiry dates every few months. Always follow dosing instructions for children’s medicines carefully. For serious injuries, heavy bleeding or breathing difficulties, call emergency services right away.
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This article is for general information only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified health professional.
