What I Keep In My Carry-On First Aid Kit

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So many of my friends and family are getting sick again with Covid. It’s no fun to be sick but it’s especially bad when you’re on the road. Now that so many are traveling again (today set a pre-pandemic record), it seems like the perfect time to remind you to pack a first aid kit.

I keep mine in my carry-on bag so that when it’s time to pack, I don’t have to pack everything over and over again, item by item. But, it’s smart to check your kit regularly and make sure that you replace anything you may have used up and to make sure that nothing is expired.

I thought you might be interested in what I always have packed in my travel first-aid kit. I’ve listed everything below but you can also check out a more exhaustive list prepared by the CDC here.

-Tylenol (this is key if you develop a fever)
–A pocket thermometer
-Band-Aids
-Nasal spray
-Anti-diarrhea pills
-Decongestants
-Antacid tablets
–LiquidIV to fend off dehydration (here’s more info)
-Allergy pills
-Antibiotics (ask your doctor for a prescription)
-An inhaler (I used to have asthma)
-These Italian cough drops you can get on Amazon
–Pulse oximeter (I added this at the start of the pandemic and it’s great to have and know when your oxygen levels drop. My doctor says it’s the new thermometer)
–Tweezers
–BugBite Thing
-Polysporin or other antibiotic cream
-Sterile gauze pads
-Bandage roll
–Covid antigen test

You can get most of this on the road, but why wait? And trust me: When you get sick you’re going to wish you had packed all of this stuff before you left home. Here’s a variety of pre-packed first aid kits you can buy on Amazon but they might not have everything you need.

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