Keep Your First-Aid Kit Handy

There's no such thing as a vacation from minor injuries and ailments, so a well-stocked first-aid kit is essential to have on hand. You can buy a prepackaged kit or make your own by packing the following items in an old lunch box:

• Adhesive bandages in various sizes, adhesive tape, and gauze pads
  
  
• Antacid
  
  
• Antibacterial gel for washing hands without water
  
  
• Antibacterial ointment
  
  
• Antidiarrheal medicine
  
  
• Antihistamine or allergy medicine
  
  
• Antiseptic
  
  
• Antiseptic soap
  
  
• Pain relief medicine — for children and adults
  
  
• Cotton balls and/or swabs
  
  
• Cough medicine and/or throat lozenges
  
  
• Motion sickness medicine
  
  
• Fingernail clippers
  
  
• First-aid book or manual
  
  
• Moleskin for blisters
  
  
• Ointment for insect bites and sunburn
  
  
• Premoistened towelettes
  
  
• Thermometer
  
  
• Tissues
  
  
• Tweezers and needle
  
  

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