Little bumps and bruises can happen. Little aches and viruses happen too. If they do, it is handy to have some supplies to take care of you.
Check out this list for items that might be useful to have in the house.
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- Antacid for upset stomach
- Antihistamine for allergy or itch
- Antifungal cream or powder
- Antibiotic ointment
- Band-aids, gauze, tape
- Bug spray to avoid bites
- Constipation medicine, laxative
- Cotton swabs or balls
- Cough drops and cold medicine
- Eyeglass repair kit
- Flashlight
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Hand sanitizer
- Hot/ cold pack
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Magnifying glass
- Pain or fever medicine
- Sunblock
- Thermometer, scissors
- Tweezers, needle, matches
BASIC FIRST AID from Red Cross. Here are some videos to help you learn what to do if you get hurt or sick.
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Signs of Sickness: Taking Charge of My Health from Oregon Self Advocates
How to check a person who is down on the ground
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Sick Days
On an unusual day, we might feel sick or have a new pain.
You might have a fever, a headache, a runny nose, a cough, a bellyache or watery poop.
You may want to check your temperature.
It is a good idea to talk to a trusted person when you don't feel right. Tell them what you are feeling.
Rate your pain.
Work together to decide if it is serious or simple. If you think it is serious, you need to call a doctor. If it is a simple illness, you can rest for a bit, or take a medicine you have to see if it helps.
- Some medicines are prescribed to take when you feel sick. Examples are pain medicine for headaches, stomach medicine for stomach aches and asthma medicine for asthma attacks.
- The prescription will say "as needed for...". "As needed" medicine have rules about how often you can take them. If you need "as needed" medicine often, you should tell your doctor.
- When you feel sick, it is important to stay hydrated. If you don't want to eat, you still need to sip on a drink all through the day. You need to pay attention to how often you pee in the day. If you pee less than 2 times a day, call your doctor.
- If you think you may have an infection like a virus, try not to spread your germs with others. Wash your hands often. Throw tissues away in the trash. Keep away from others if you can. Wear a mask if you will be around others.
- Check back with a trusted person if you still feel sick after resting or taking a medicine to help. Work together to decide what to do next.