1. First Aid Kit - What You Need
The following are important items to have in your Family Health First Aid Kit:
Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes - for simple cuts or abrasions
Butterfly bandages and narrow adhesive strips - to hold the edges of a cut together to allow it to heal
Individually wrapped, sterile gauze pads (2" and 4") - to control bleeding or secretions and prevent
contamination
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape - to hold a dressing or splint in place

2. Roll of absorbent cotton - as padding for a splint
Sterile roller bandages (2" and 3"), at least 3 rolls - to lend support to sprained or sore muscles
Cotton-tipped swabs
Thermometer
Anti-itch lotion or cream - for relief of insect bites, itching and minor skin irritations

3. Eye drops
Syrup of ipecac - to induce vomiting only if instructed by a poison control center, emergency personnel
or doctor; keep a one-ounce bottle on hand for each child under age five
Antiseptic ointment, spray or towelettes - for cleansing wounds
Antibiotic ointment - to prevent infection of minor wounds

4. Bottled water - to rinse wounds or to drink
Face mask - to protect against smoke, dust or allergens
Latex gloves - for protection when providing emergency help to an injured individual
Clean towel - for a pillow or as a wrap for ice
Chemical ice packs

5. First aid handbook
It is also important to have some basic medicines on hand in your family's medicine cabinet. Remember
to check the cabinet each year and dispose of expired medicines.

6. First aid handbook
It is also important to have some basic medicines on hand in your family's medicine cabinet. Remember
to check the cabinet each year and dispose of expired medicines.