Traveler's First Aid Kit

The American College of Emergency Physicians recommends the following items for a Traveler’s First Aid Kit. Remember to include other items as recommended by your physician.

• acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin
• antihistamines
• anti-nausea/motion sickness medication
• bandages
• elastic wraps
• gauze in rolls
• adhesive tape
• scissors with rounded tips
• safety pins
• antiseptic wipes
• antibiotic ointment
• hydrogen peroxide
• disposable, instant-activating cold packs
• tweezers
• disposable rubber gloves
• thermometer
• calamine lotion
• hydrocortisone cream
• sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher
• insect repellent (Those appropriate for use on children should contain no more than 10 to 15 percent DEET, and 20 to 30 percent DEET for adults)

Be sure to follow the same precautions with the medicines in your first-aid kit as you do with all medications, and use only as recommended by your physician. Make sure children cannot get into the first-aid bag - use child safety caps whenever possible. Check expiration dates and discard medication that is out-of-date. And, if someone has a life-threatening allergy, carry the appropriate medication with you at all times.

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