| Health Need/Problem |
Suggested Items
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| Athlete's foot |
Antifungal powder or cream |
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Blisters (on feet)
|
Moleskin to protect areas of friction with shoes
|
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Body Temperature evaluation
|
Oral thermometer
|
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Constipation
|
Laxative and/or stool softener
|
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Cough
|
Throat lozenges, cough syrup
|
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Cuts and scrapes
|
Antibiotic ointment (topical), Band-Aids,
sterile 4 x 4 gauze pads
|
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Diarrhea, indigestion
|
Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) or loperamide (Imodium capsules)
|
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Eye care
|
Artificial tears/eyedrops; sunglasses;
contact lens solutions if appropriate;
spare pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses
|
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Fever
|
Aspirin or acetaminophen
|
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First aid, general supplies
|
Tweezers, scissors, pocket knife, needle and thread, safety pins,
matches, flashlight, waterproof case or box to contain
medical and first aid supplies
|
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Fluid and electrolyte replacement
|
Powdered electrolyte mix (Pedialyte, Exceed, IAMAT Oral Rehydration
Salts)
|
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Headache, minor aches and pains
|
Aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen
|
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Insect repellent, personal
|
Insect repellent lotion containing DEET (see text)
|
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Insecticide for spray application to clothing, mosquito nets
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Insecticide containing permethrin (see text)
|
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Itching skin from allergy, insect bites, or minor skin irritation
(sunburn, contact dermatitis, etc.)
|
0.5% hydrocortisone cream (topical) and antihistamine tablets or
capsules (Chlor-Trimeton, Benadryl, etc.)
|
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Motion sickness
|
Antihistamine tablets
(Dramamine, Bonine, etc.)
|
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Nasal congestion due to colds, allergies, or water sports
|
Pseudoephedrine and/or antihistamine (OTC preparations)
|
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Personal hygiene, general
|
Toilet paper, paper tissues, and/or premoistened towelettes, sanitary
supplies for women, birth control devices, etc.
|
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Skin disinfection, cleansing
of minor cuts and scrapes
|
Povidone-iodine solution (Betadine)
or chlorhexidine solution (Hibiclens)
|
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Strains, sprains
|
Elastic bandage roll (Ace Wrap)
|
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Sun protection
|
Products (lotion, lip balm) with sunscreen protection factor (SPF)
of 8 or greater
|
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Toothache
|
Dental emergency kit, oil of cloves, dental floss
|
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Water purification
|
Water purification tablets, crystals and/or filters
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