What You Need in a First Aid Kit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Dr. Quack

Every year before camp starts, the new counselors come to me for first aid and CPR training. One of the most important things for the counselors to remember is to always carry their first aid kit with them wherever they go. First aid kits don’t have to be fancy store-bought cases.

An inexpensive nylon fanny pack or cosmetic case will work perfectly well. Waterproof containers are best, and resealable sandwich and freezer bags in various sizes are a cheap and simple way to keep supplies organize within your bag.

Here are the items that I think are essential for a first aid kit:

Adhesive tape – Sterile gauze pad

Medication for upset stomach, pain, allergies, cough and colds

Antihistamine cream

Liquid soap

Adhesive bandages (all sizes)

Small flashlight

Insect repellant

Antibiotic ointment

Safety pins

Scissors

Sunscreen

Thermometer

Tweezers

35 Responses to What You Need in a First Aid Kit

  1. red2white says:

    Putting answers in flashlight, liquid soap, insect repellant, sunscreen tweezers

  2. red2white says:

    I cannot find the first aid kit. Don’t know where to go to find it. Help me.

  3. rubylooby says:

    thanks for the tips

  4. carol says:

    Thank you Dr.Quack….As EMT..I know CPR saves lives and I know First Aide can save lives.also remember…Don’t panic..in the event of a medical emergency…know the phone numbers for HELP(ambulance-fire-police)..Everyone should take a class in CPR & First Aide…you never know the life you save might be you own…

  5. Narniaisawesome1412 says:

    What about a wrap? for like when you sprain/ brake an arm/leg etc.? I can actually think of a lot of other things that you should put in a first aid kit.

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  6. taio says:

    yeah this is great… but i just want to see the contest winners i have been waiting forever and so have many others webkinz is tryiing to stall with all this camping stuff

  7. bugzy says:

    Since i’m a scout, i need one at all times. We have one in every bathroom, car, and a spare for camp.

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