In this Issue: today we talk about making a medicine kit for your Deac’s room
I am out of the office today, so this is a pre-post
I like to run this column every year as families get closer to making packing lists and prepping for their student’s move to campus. If your Deac hasn’t looked at Wake’s recommended packing list, they might wish to start that soon.
It’s always a good idea to send essential medical and first aid items with your Deacs for when they get sick at school – because they will get sick at some point! Here are some suggestions of what you might want to include in a medicine kit for your Deac:
Basic first aid supplies
thermometer
Band-Aids
antibiotic ointment
gauze pads
eye drops
ice pack that can stay in their freezer
heating pad (or warmies that can be put in microwave)
A & D ointment to help with chafing
Over-the-counter medicines
pain medicine/fever reducer (Note: Deacon Health also has over-the-counter medications that students can purchase if needed)
benadryl/antihistamines
cold and cough medicine
cough drops
digestive meds (anti-diarrheal, heartburn, etc.)
Other items
A supply of any prescription medications they take regularly (may transfer Rx to Deacon Health or get refills)
A supply of replenishing drinks (such as Gatorade)
Food they could eat in the room when not feeling well: things that don’t require a lot of preparation (soup, crackers, granola bars, apple sauce cups, etc.). Those could sit, untouched, in a container in their closet or under the bed so they’d be ready when your Deac needs them (and does not want to have to go to the Pit to get lunch or dinner).
Liquid IV Hydration or other powder to put in water to help hydration
Moist wipes for the bottom (do not flush)
Masks (for COVID* or other respiratory illnesses)
* Note that Deacon Health will test a student if they come in to the clinic with a respiratory illness that presents a concern for COVID
Having these items on hand will help them when they are not feeling well. But of course, Deacon Health is also here to help them if they need us!
