A well stocked first aid kit on hand both at home, in the car, and on the go is the best way to stay prepared for emergencies. First aid kits can come in many sizes and can be purchased from Amazon or your local drug store. Premade kits are a good way to get started and building on top of them for your specific needs makes sure you are ready to handle your personal needs. Activity specific first aid kits are also important to have.
Here is a list of additional items to keep in a personal first aid kit.
- Personal medications
- Emergency numbers
- Items suggested by your healthcare provider
An important part of keeping a first aid kit is to check the kit regularly. This should be done every six months or at least once a year. You should check all medications expiration dates to see if used or out of date items need to be replaced.
A good time to check your first aid kits are at the end of the year. This can take care of two birds with one stone. Most people are not aware that most first aid kits and supplies are FSA or HSA eligible. So, if you still have funds in your FSA or HSA account at the end of the year you can use those funds to replenish or replace your first aid kits at a discount.
