This has been a bad winter for sickness. Colds, flu, stomach bugs, and strep. You name an illness and you probably know someone who has had it. With the weather as cold as it is, there is barely enough time to recover from one illness before another sickness strikes.
You might have had a flu shot. You might be a germ freak who sprays Lysol all the time. Or you may have done nothing to ward of the winter sickness. When sickness strikes, there is little you can do except ride it out. But you can do a little prep work ahead of time.
Chicken Soup
Stock up on comfort foods. You know the old expression "Feed a cold, starve a fever." Keep a stash of soft, easy-to-digest foods...soup, apple sauce, yogurt, etc.
Flat soda
The photo may show a Diet Coke...but keep ginger ale, Gatorade, sports drinks on hand to replenish your system when you have a stomach bug/virus.
Cold and cough medicines
Keep a well-stocked medicine cabinet...Nyquil, Dayquil, and other cold and flu medicines. Stock up on adult AND child medications. Read labels carefully as some medications are not suitable for children.
First aid items
You'll need Bandaids, Neosporin, and Bactine for cuts and scrapes. When accessing an injury, look at amount of blood and depth of cut to determine whether you need to go to the ER.
Tummy troubles
Upset stomach. Gassy-ness. Heartburn. Indigestion. You may have these symptoms on a regular basis or every so often. Keep Rolaids, Pepto Bismol, and other products on hand as the need arises.
Sprains and injuries
Falling down stairs. Tripping over the dog. Banging your funny bone. Ow. Try a pain-free wrap to keep the injury in place. If pain persists, consult a physician.
Sniff, Sniff, Achoo!
Picture this...you are lying in your sickbed, you need a tissue, but alas you have no tissues at hand. Stock up on tissues for runny noses, allergies, coughs, and colds. Achoo!
It rubs lotion on its self...
Winter wreaks havoc on your skin. From the cold outside to the dryness inside your home, your skin will be a hot mess by spring. Keep lotions on hand to replenish dry and chapped skin.
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