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You should have at least two first aid kits -- one for your home and one for each car you drive. These should be stored in a watertight container.

 

A basic first aid kit should include:

 

 

• Sterile adhesive bandages

• 3-inch sterile gauze pads (8-12)

• Triangular bandages (3)

• 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)

• Needle

• Bar of soap or bottle of liquid antibacterial soap

• Moist towelettes (8-10 packages)

• 2-inch sterile gauze pads (8-12)

• Adhesive tape

• Scissors

• Tweezers

• Safety razor blade

• Thermometer

• Tongue depressors

• Petroleum jelly

• Safety pins

• Non-Latex gloves

• Non-prescription pain relievers

• Anti-diarrhea medication

• Antacids

• Laxatives

• Rubbing alcohol

• Sunscreen

• Antiseptic spray

 

In addition to a basic First Aid Kit, you should also have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and know how to use it.