Medical, Health and Emergnecy Supplies for Home

Medical, health and emergency supplies to have on hand:

• Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood-pressure monitoring equipment

• Soap and water, or alcohol-based hand wash

• Medicines for fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen

• Thermometer

• Anti-diarrheal medication

• Vitamins

• Fluids with electrolytes (Pedialyte, Gatorade)

• Cleansing agents/soap/bleach/Lysol/disinfectants

• Flashlight

• Batteries

• Portable radio

• Garbage bags

• Tissues, toilet paper, disposable diapers, diaper wipes.

For the latest information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, go to: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/