Are you prepared for whatever the holidays throw at you?
Keep these first-aid essentials on hand to tackle anything from cooking burns to winter bugs. For additional winter emergency kit ideas, check out the American Red Cross holiday safety tips.
- Aloe vera: to treat burns from cooking, candles, or fireplaces
- Antacid medication: to treat an upset stomach
- Disinfectant wipes: to clean up germs on countertops
- Thermometer: to monitor fever symptoms
- Throat lozenges: to treat an irritated throat
- Vitamin C: to reduce the duration of winter colds
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Can’t wait for snow days? You might want to keep these items on hand for any bumps and bruises on the go, from ski trips to building snowmen.
- Bandages: to protect cuts or blisters from exposure
- Gauze pads: to pad and bind large wounds, address bodily fluids
- Hand warmers: to heat up fingers and toes in a snap
- Latex gloves: to avoid spread of infection
- Sunblock: to shield skin from sun on bright snow days
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