Summertime is filled with fun activities. . . and possibly sunburn, sea lice, bug bites, and bruised knees. Wherever you’re taking the family, it’s a good idea to carry first aid supplies. You don’t need an official first aid kit, just a water-resistant satchel or zip-top bag filled with some necessities. Here’s what to put inside it:
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer
- Pack of baby wipes
- Instant ice pack
- Adhesive bandages
- Gauze pads & paper tape
- First aid creams
- Cotton balls or pads
- Scissors, tweezers, and nail clippers
- Pain medicine
- Cortisone lotion, for bug bites or rashes
- Insect repellant
- Motion sickness medicine
- Anti-diarrhea and antacid medicine
- Ear drops, for swimmer’s ear
- Saline eye rinse
- Extra plastic bags
- A bottle of clean water
If your summer mishap is a bit more serious, our nurses are available to answer your questions or click the link below to view ER Wait Times. If it’s a life- or limb-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.
https://hcavirginia.com/service/pediatric-emergency-room
