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
Eyewear
Extra contact lenses or glasses
Topical antibiotic cream
Decrease infection risk for cuts, abrasions
Instant Wound Seal
Tend 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 Medicine
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
Trim or cut
Emergency whistle
Help signal
Ear plugs
Improve sleep
Eye mask
Relaxation and sleep
Small flashlight
Safety