First Aid
Sniffles and sneezes, bumps and bruises ... minor illnesses and injuries happen to us all. Having basic first aid supplies on hand when you need them is a smart idea.
The UHS healthcare team suggests:
Health equipment
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Digital thermometer
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Tweezers
(to remove splinters or ticks)
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Cold/hot pack
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Medicine dosage cups
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Aches, pains, strains, sore throats & fever
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Tylenol
(acetminophen, 325 mg. tabs)
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Motrin, Advil
(ibuprofen, 200 mg. tabs)
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Allergies & itching
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Benadryl
(diphenhydramine, for itching and hives; can cause drowsiness)
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Claritin
(loratadine, for allergies and hay fever)
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1% hydrocortisone cream
(for itching)
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Colds & flu
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Robitussin DM or Tussin DM
(guaifenesin with dextromethorphan, for cough)
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Sudafed
(pseudoephedrine, for nasal congestion)
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Saline nasal spray
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Lozenges
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Salt
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Honey
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Tea
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Chicken noodle soup mix or vegetable bouillon
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Cuts, scrapes & bruises
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Antiseptic wipes
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Adhesive bandages
(such as Band-Aids)
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Bacitracin
(triple antibiotic cream)
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ACE bandage
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Elastic gauze bandage
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Sterile gauze pads
(3" x 3" size)
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Adhesive tape
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Upset stomach
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Anti-diarrheal medication
(such as Immodium AD or Pepto-Bismol)
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Antacids
(such as Tums, Mylanta, Zantac, for heartburn, acid reflux)
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Ginger tea
(for nausea)
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Drinks
(such as water, Gatorade or POWERade, for fluid replacement)
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Prevention
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Alcohol-based hand cleaner
Washing with soap and water is best,
but hand sanitizer (such as Purell) is a good on-the-go preventative against germs
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Sunscreen
(SPF of 15 or 30)
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