(WFSB) - As summer approaches, emergency rooms anticipate an uptick in pediatric injuries, underscoring the importance of being prepared at home. The difference between a minor mishap and a major ...

From half-used gauze rolls to expired antibiotic ointments, most American first aid kits have one thing in common: They’re woefully out of date. These kits are meant to be our go-to solution for minor ...

Dear Doctors: My son's family is taking their first road trip vacation this summer. I want to pack up a first aid kit for them and could use your advice. It's him and his wife and two boys, 12 and 14.

If you don’t have a first aid kit handy, local doctors say now is the time to make one. They say having everything together in one place can help reduce anxiety if there’s an illness or emergency.

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The time to prepare for an emergency is before an emergency. From medications to bandages, keeping medical supplies at home can help you prepare to stay healthy in an emergency. Illness or injury can ...