Flu Season Emergency Kit for College Students

The majority of college students are living away from home and Mom. So when they feel sick they need resources close at hand to treat their illness. Here is a list of necessities for the flu season:

- Get Flu vaccines as soon as possible
- Alcohol based hand gel
- Ibuprofen
- Adequate supply of ginger ale
- Chicken broth or chicken soup
- Saltine crackers
- Tissues
- Herbal tea
- Herbal cough drops
- Surgical masks
- Thermometer
- Phone number for student health
- Seek medical attention for unrelenting nausea/vomiting/diarrhea/ or fever over 101 if unresolved by Ibuprofen
- Make sure roommate has phone number for parents in event emergent treatment is necessary.