There are so many things to pack for college! Don’t forget these health essentials!
- Your insurance card or an up-to-date copy (a picture of your card stored on your phone works)
- A thermometer! *
- Your prescription medications, enough to last until when you next go home - Don’t forget your Epi-Pens, Inhalers, Nebulizers, and any rescue medications for seizures or other medical conditions.
- Over the counter medications: pain relievers for headaches or fevers (such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen), allergy medications, preferred cough and cold medicines, throat lozenges, antacids, etc.
- Medical supplies: First aid kit (band-aids, antibacterial ointment, hydrocortisone cream, gauze pads, sunscreen)
*Thermometers are a helpful way to assess the nature and severity of an illness. Having one on hand can help discern the severity of an illness and can also provide reassurance in the middle of the night!