The SHCP recommends the following health kit supplies. Find a plastic box with good closure. You can purchase first-aid supplies for your kit at the SHCP and charge the items to your student bill.
Contents of a good first-aid kit should include, but are not limited to:
Prescriptions, OTCs and other
Highly recommended:
- Thermometer – reporting and tracking fever
- Extra Epi-Pen (if you have Rx) – severe allergic reactions
- Prescription medications – watch refill dates and contact us if you need to transfer prescriptions from another pharmacy
- Extra contact lenses or glasses
- Topical antibiotic cream – decrease infection risk for cuts, abrasions
- Instant Wound Seal – cuts
- Hydrocortisone cream – helps redness and itching
- Acetaminophen – pain reliever/head and body aches
- Ibuprofen – fever/pain/inflammation
- Burn free gel – minor burn treatment (aloe vera)
Recommended:
- Benadryl tablets – allergy
- Melatonin – sleep aid, if needed
- Saline nasal spray – opens stuffy nose; moisturizes
- Cough/Cold meds – decongestant/expectorant; cough suppression; cold prevention/treatment (Zicam)
- Antacid (Pepto or Tums) – stomach gas
- Immodium AD – diarrhea, temporary relief
- Sunscreen – Sun protection
General Supplies
Highly recommended:
- Face masks (cloth or disposable) – prevents spread of infection; have extras on hand
- Hand sanitizers > 70% alcohol – extra for room/purse/backpack
- Band-Aids (3 sizes) – cuts and protection of site
- Alcohol wipes – sterilizing
- First aid deck of cards – quick medical reference
Recommended:
- Ace Bandage Sprain – support, until further evaluation, if needed
- Gauze and medical tape – to stop bleeding, until further evaluation, if needed
- Tweezers – remove splinters
- Latex or non-latex gloves – protection; for simple wound care
- Nail clippers – hang nails
- Small scissors
- Emergency whistle – help signal
- Ear plugs – improve sleep
- Eye mask – relaxation and sleep
- Small flashlight – safety
