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A first-aid kit is a quick and handy tool to carry with you, both for yourself and for anyone else in need. They help you deal with emergency medical needs until you can get to a hospital or a professional medical caregiver. Remember, a first aid kit and its uses are not a substitute for medical help.
You may buy pre-constructed first aid kits from medical stores or even online. You can also assemble a kit with the following basic essentials. The quantity depends on the size of the kit you want to carry and the budget you have in mind for the kit. Your kit can Include the following items:
Adhesive bandages
Non-Adhesive bandages
Crepe bandage
Regular strength pain medication
Gauze
Low grade disinfectant
Pocket mask / face shield
Antiseptic wipes
Band-aids
Cotton balls / Cotton rolls / Cotton swabs
Plaster
Iodine
Hydrogen Peroxide
Oral Rehydration Solution
Eye wash
Hand sanitizer
A clean towel
Tissues
Sterile eye pads, gauze pads and non-adherent pads
Scissors
Tweezers
Thermometer
Safety Pins
Antiseptic / Disinfectant spray / cream or wipes
Burn gel
Anti-fungal cream
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