Reprinted from the Health District's quarterly publication mailed to district residents (Spring 1999)
TOPIC: Stocking Your Medicine Cabinet
 
by health district staff

A good home healthcare kit has both the supplies and the information you need to deal with minor emergencies. In addition to the items at right, you should have a first aid book on hand and post CPR instructions in a convenient location.

Households with children should also include age-appropriate pain relievers/fever reducers as well as cold and cough remedies designed especially for children. Remember to keep all medications out of reach of small children.
Suggested First Aid Books

First Aid Essentials
from the National Safety Council

Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care
from the American Medical Association

First Aid and Safety Handbook
from the American Red Cross

Baby and Child Emergency First Aid Handbook
from the Medical Press
what to have on-hand

Medicines
antacids, antibacterial ointment, cold and allergy remedies, hydrocortison (.5 - 1%), baking soda, hydrogen pyroxide, pain relievers such as aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen, syrup of ipecac

First Aid Supplies
adhesive strips, butterfly bandages, sterile gauze pads (2") square, gauze bandage roll (2"), adhesive tape (1"), elastic bandages, cotton balls, safety pins

Self-Care Tools
thermometer, cold pack and hot-water bottle, medicine spoon, tweezers, penlight, scissors, bulb syringe