Emergency First-Aid Kit Essentials

Reader’s Digest, What To Do In An Emergency

A well-stocked first-aid kit can help you take effective action in an emergency situation. Here are the specific items that you should stock in first-aid kits for your home, your car and the great outdoors.

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First-Aid Kit for the Home

Keep a watertight box containing:

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First-Aid Kit for the Car

It is possible to purchase a first-aid kit that is designed to be kept in a car. A kit from the Red Cross contains:

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First-Aid Kit for Outdoor Activities

When camping or hiking, consider purchasing a pouch travel kit that can easily be carried. The Red Cross travel first-aid kit contains:

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Useful medication for first-aid kits

Go beyond the basics by adding these medications to your first-aid kit.

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