First Aid Kit

Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car.

A first aid kit should include:
  • Antiseptic
  • Cleansing agent/soap
  • Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
  • Latex gloves
  • Moistened towelettes
  • Needle
  • Non-prescription drugs:
    • Activated charcoal (use if directed by Poison Control Center)
    • Antacid
    • Anti-diarrhea medication
    • Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
    • Laxative
    • Syrup of Ipecac (use if directed by Poison Control Center)
  • Roll bandages, 2 inch (3)
  • Roll bandages, 3 inch (3)
  • Safety pins, various sizes
  • Scissors
  • Sterile adhesive bandages, various sizes
  • Sterile gauze pads, 2 inch (4 to 6)
  • Sterile gauze pads, 4 inch (4 to 6)
  • Sunscreen
  • Thermometer
  • Tongue (2)
  • Triangular (3)
  • Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
  • Tweezer