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First Aid Checklist

Print and use this checklist as you prepare to travel. The items listed are suggestions only. Discuss the list with your health care professional or pharmacist. Please note that the names of drugs and supplies are for identification only and are not meant to be an endorsement.

First Aid items:

$\\$ Absorbent cotton

$\\$ Absorbent gauze

$\\$ Tape - hypoallergenic, waterproof

$\\$ Alcohol swabs

$\\$ Antiseptic (also see skin care below)

$\\$ Band-aids, butterfly closures, steri-strips

$\\$ Burn ointment, dressings

$\\$ Cotton swabs

$\\$ Disinfectant

$\\$ Insect sting emergency allergy kit (prescription may be required)

$\\$ Moleskin for foot blisters

$\\$ Safety pins, Swiss army knife (or scissors and tweezers)

$\\$ Tensor bandage, triangular bandage/sling/splint

$\\$ Blanket

$\\$ Hot/cold packs

$\\$ Tongue depressor

$\\$ Flashlight

$\\$ Latex gloves

$\\$ First aid booklet

$\\$ Candles

$\\$ Eye patch

Medications:

$\\$ Antacid

$\\$ Antihistamines

$\\$ Anti nausea/anti-motion sickness

$\\$ Anti-malarials

$\\$ Cough medicine

$\\$ Decongestant

$\\$ Laxative

$\\$ Skin care (topical antibiotics, antiseptic solution, creams to relieve itching, anti-fungal cream/powder)

$\\$ Throat lozenges

$\\$ Other (as advised by physician)

Medications for:

$\\$ Altitude sickness

$\\$ Diarrhea

$\\$ Earache

$\\$ Ear infection

$\\$ Eye infection

$\\$ Fever/Pain

$\\$ Toothache

$\\$ Other (as advised by physician)

Additional items also worth considering:

$\\$ Bottle (one liter, plastic) for preparing purified water or preparing oral rehydration solution

$\\$ Contraceptives, including latex condoms

$\\$ Dental floss

$\\$ Disposable gloves in case you need treatment (i.e. dental), or to assist a bleeding victim after an accident

$\\$ Disposable syringes and needles (6 x 3 mL and 4 x 5 mL syringes with 22 or 23 gauge needles [25 gauge for small children], with a physician's accompanying letter)

$\\$ Insect repellent (with DEET); AFTER BITE (to minimize itching)

$\\$ Lancets (small, sharp-pointed device), if needed, to prick a finger to check the blood for malaria parasites

$\\$ Oral thermometer (rectal thermometer for infants and small children)

$\\$ Prepackaged moist towelettes or antiseptic hand gel/soap for cleaning hands when no water is available

$\\$ Prescription medication you or family members are taking

$\\$ Adequate supply of sunscreen (with SPF>15), lip balm

$\\$ Vaseline petroleum jelly

$\\$ Water purification methods

$\\$ Shampoo for treatment of lice and scabies

Extra items for children:

$\\$ Children's strength medication for fever and pain, nausea, infections, colds, and coughs

$\\$ Diaper rash creams

$\\$ Ipecac syrup to induce vomiting in oral poisoning

$\\$ Teething gel, if needed

$\\$ Vitamins with fluoride, if necessary

$\\$ Worm medication

Extra items for women:

$\\$ Feminine hygiene products

$\\$ Medication for menstrual cramps

$\\$ Medication for urinary tract and vaginal infections, especially if they are a recurring problem

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