Health Care Consumer Tip
Before your travel, have your health care and medication prescription strategy prepared in case of an injury or illness - or if you forget or lose your medicine. Keep a first-aid kit handy to clean and treat wounds and help prevent infection.
First-aid kit checklist:
- - First-aid manual
- - Sterilized gauze
- - Antiseptic wipes
- - Hydrogen Peroxide
- - Acetaminophen (i.e., Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (i.e., Advil)
- - Diphenhydramine (i.e., Benadryl)
- - Calamine lotion
- - Two pairs of sterile gloves
- - CPR administering mouthpiece
- - Thermometer
- -Eye wash solution
- - Adhesive tape and bandages (various sizes)
- - Elastic bandages
- - Antibiotic cream
- - Hydrocortisone cream (1%)
- - Tweezers
- - Sharp scissors
- - Instant cold packs
- - Alcohol wipes
- - Flashlight and extra batteries
- - List of local emergency telephone numbers
- - Safety pins
- - Blanket (stored nearby)
