First Aid Kits for Home and Away

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This brief document provides a checklist to create a first aid kit for home, car, or travel. It lists important items to include, such as bandages, medicines like Tylenol and Advil, emergency phone numbers, water, gloves, and a flashlight. It gives tips on where to keep your kit and reminds you to check it every year. It also suggests taking a first aid class and keeping the Poison Center number handy.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Accident Prevention; Child Health Services; Emergency Medical Services; First Aid; Health Education; Poison Control Centers; Wounds and Injuries

Institutions: Seattle Children's Hospital

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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