Suggested Items to Bring to School

 

 
Antacids (available over the counter – for example: Maalox, Tums, Pepcid-AC, etc)
Antifungal creams (available over the counter)
Antihistamines for environmental allergies or allergic reactions: either over the counter preparations [diphenhydramine (e.g. Benadryl) or chlorpheniramine (e.g. Chlor-Trimeton)] or prescription allergy medications if you have them
 Anti-itch cream (e.g. 1% hydrocortisone cream)
 Cough syrup, with or without an expectorant (guaifenesin)
 Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (e.g. Sudafed)
         Digital thermometer
         Pain relievers [ibuprofen, naproxen (e.g. Aleve), acetaminophen (Tylenol)]. Can be    
                used for minor aches and sprains, muscle/body aches, menstrual cramps and to
                help reduce a fever.
 Throat lozenges or throat spray
 Tweezers (to remove splinters, thorns, etc)
 
 First aid supplies:
        Bandaids of various sizes
        Bacitracin antibiotic ointment
        0.5-1.0 inch gauze (rolls)
        Gauze pads (2” by 2” and 4” by 4”)
        Tape (cloth or micropore)
        Reusable ice packs/zip lock bags to make ice packs (quart size or bigger)
        Elastic bandages
 
 Other items to consider:

                      Large pillow for back support (reading pillow)

                      Heating pad (electric) 

                      Hot water bottle

      Cool mist humidifier      

      Kleenex

      A multivitamin (not necessary if you eat a well-balanced diet)

      Sun screen (SPF 15 or higher)

 

 If you wear contact lenses and have a pair of glasses as well, we encourage you

      to bring your glasses to school as a backup.

 
Prepared 4/11/02 by: Mary Johnson, RN
                                Alain Joffe, MD, MPH