For college freshmen, going off to school can be exciting, but
it can also be stressful and physically taxing. Late-night study
sessions, junk-food–filled parties, and easily passed cold and
flu viruses can be a toll on an otherwise healthy body. So, here
are health essentials for any student's medicine cabinet. These
first aid must-haves come in many sizes and shapes and a well-
stocked medicine cabinet should contain a reasonable assortment
of individually wrapped bandages, as well as some individually
packaged sterile gauze pads. And, when thinking bandages, do not
forget two other bandage-related essentials: a roll of sterile
gauze to hold a dressing or splint in place and an elastic Ace
bandage that can be effective in decreasing swelling or lending
support to joints and muscles. First Aid Equipment A thermometer
is a must for identifying a fever. Although they come in several
types and styles, a simple, inexpensive oral digital thermometer
will provide quick, reliable information. You will also need a
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