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Tips - For Family Emergencies
General First Aid Tips:
1.) Keep a first aid kit in your home
and car.
2.) If you or a family member has a chronic or life-threatening
condition, wear an identification bracelet with detailed medical
information about the condition.
3.) Keep at least a day's supply of medicine with you
when out and about, in case you are unable to get home for
an extended period of time.
4.) If you receive medicines through a mail order pharmacy,
have a back-up local pharmacy to use if medicine shipments
are delayed or quick availability is affected.
5.) You may need to order medicines at least 30 days
in advance to allow for mail delays.
6.) Keep emergency telephone numbers (doctor, pharmacy,
poison control center, emergency/rescue personnel) on each
phone in your house as well as on your cell phone.
7.) Check your First Aid Kits and medicine cabinet
each year to dispose of expired medicines and re-stock if
needed.
8.) "Spring clean" your medicine cabinet and check
your kits.
9.) Always read the medicine label. Follow the label
directions on how and when (or when not) to take medicines.
10.) Remember to keep all medicines out of the sight
and reach of children
When traveling:
11.) Make sure to take the prescription medicines you
need and to pack any common nonprescription medicines you
may use, especially when travelling overseas.
12.) Keep medicines with you in their original containers.
13.) Do not pack medication in checked luggage that
could be lost or exposed to extreme temperatures.
14.) Store medicines in a cool, dry location.
15.) Heat and humidity can alter the potency of medicines.
16.) Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription
and over-the-counter) and dietary supplements.
17.) Have health insurance and other important medical
information with you at all times.
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