Before you bring on the spring and summer, be ready with first aid essentials.
After winter ... warm(er) weather activities increase the risk of scrapes, cuts, bruises, and sometimes even broken bones. Keeping a well-stocked first aid kit in the car or at home will help you prepare to clean, treat, and protect against unexpected injuries. If you are traveling to an unfamiliar area, it is wise to know where the nearest hospital and walk-in emergency care facility are.
• A MANUAL: a comprehensive, easy-to-follow first-aid instruction booklet that clearly explains how to handle fundamentalsic problems
• BASIC BANDAGES: assorted adhesive bandages, athletic tape, and moleskin
• BASIC DRUGS/LOTIONS: aspirin, antiseptic, antacid tablets, sunscreen, and any prescription medicines
• BASIC FIRST-AID TOOLS: tweezers, a small mirror, a razor blade, or a knife
• MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: bee sting kit, venom-extraction pump (if visiting rattlesnake territory), handy wipes, plastic gloves, and eye pads
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