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About Summer
Travelling
Summer will soon be upon us, and with it comes the chance for many of us to take a trip. When preparing for your road trip vacation, be sure to pack a First Aid Kit, complete with the following all-purpose products to help ease many of the discomforts you are likely to encounter.
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CALIMINE LOTION - good for relieving the itch of the dreaded poison ivy. Poison ivy is a ‘contact allergen’ that causes an allergic reaction following contact between your skin and the plant, or even between your skin and a pet that has brushed by the plant.
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PAIN RELIEVER - no long road trip should begin without a bottle of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. While vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing, we all know that after two or 3 renditions of ’99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall’, a headache is almost guaranteed. Pain relievers can also provide relief from sunburn and minor injury.
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SUNSCREEN - make sure that the sunscreen you take along has an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15; SPF 30 would be even better. Apply the sunscreen liberally at least a half hour before heading into the sun; reapply after swimming or perspiring. The least irritating lotions, for sensitive skin, are unscented and PABA free products.
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PEPTO BISMOLâ - diets often change drastically while you are on vacation. Days filled with hamburgers, fries and soda. With chips and ice cream as snacks, could mean an upset stomach or two in the evening.
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GRAVOLâ - for any kind of motion sickness, be it driving, flying or boating, a motion sickness tablet before the trip can make a world of difference.
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POLYSPORINâ - an antibacterial first aid ointment helps to prevent infection in minor cuts and abrasions. It doesn’t take up as much room as the hydrogen peroxide bottle and it’s much less likely to spill.
- MEDICATIONS
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effectiveness of some drugs can be diminished by extremes of heat or
humidity, so make sure that all medications are stored under proper
conditions. Check at the pharmacy before your trip if you are taking
medications on a regular basis, because many medications can cause increased
sun sensitivity. Most important of all - have a great trip!
