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Build A Kit - First Aid Kit

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You can buy a first aid kit or build one using the list below. Check and replenish first aid supplies yearly. Consider enrolling your family in a first aid class. Children over the age of 10 can be enrolled in Red Cross basic first aid training. Call your local Red Cross to buy a kit or register for a class.

• Disposable gloves, 2 pairs
  
• Scissors and safety pins
  
• Roller gauze and elastic bandages
  
• Nonstick, sterile pads (different sizes)
  
• Assorted adhesive bandages
  
• Triangle bandages, 3
  
• Aspirin or substitute*
  
• Antibiotic ointment*
  
• Current prescription medicines*
  
• Disinfectant (for cleaning wounds)*
  
• Petroleum jelly
  
• Cotton balls
  
• Sun screen
  
• Thermometer
  
• Tongue depressors, 2
  
• Soap and clean cloth / moistened towelettes
  
• Tweezers/needle
  
• Eye dressing or pad
  
• Paper tape
  
• Small plastic cup
  
• Pen and note paper
  
• Emergency phone numbers
  
• American Red Cross first aid reference guide or first o aid manual
  
• Include usual non-prescription medications, including o pain relievers, antacids, ipecac, laxatives, hydrocorti-o sone cream and vitamins

*Keep all medications in original containers. Check expiration dates and replace as needed.