Everyone needs a well-stocked First Aid kit at home and on the go. Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere so it is beneficial to always be prepared.

First-Aid Essentials:

• Breathing barrier in case a stranger needs to administer CPR
• Tweezers to remove splinters or ticks
• 1% Hydrocortisone cream for bites or stings
• Alcohol wipes to clean scissors and tweezers
• Oral antihistamine for allergic reactions
• Non-latex gloves to pull on clean hands when treating a wound
• Acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and fever
• Triple-antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
• Hand sanitizer to clean hands in case water and soap are not available
• Bottled water to rinse wounds if there is no faucet nearby
• Instant cold compress to control swelling