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Category: First Aid News & Information
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First Aid for Skiing
Snow is beginning to fall and the mountains are ready for the winter skiing season. Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports are favorite pastimes for many, but when you think of all that could go wrong while you’re on the slopes, it’s important to be prepared. Whether it’s a broken bone or a laceration, there’s
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First Aid: How to Wrap a Sprained Ankle or Sprained Wrist
While sprains and strains are less severe than stress fractures and torn ligaments, if not taken care of properly they can lead to serious complications further down the line. Whether you sprain your ankle in an everyday activity like walking down the stairs or strain your wrist after a terrible fall, sprains and strains don’t
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Waterproof Indestructible Adventure First Aid Kits (WIAFAK) That Stand Up To Disasters
First Aid Supplies Online is proud to announce our very own line of adventure first aid kits WIAFAK, the waterproof, practically indestructible, adventure first aid kit. We designed this very special WIAFAK to take with you whenever you’re on the road or any adventure. We packed this terrific kit in the indestructible, waterproof American made
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Tips to Stay Healthy This Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season has made its grand entrance, and for those of us with busy schedules, whether its work, school, or taking care of the kids, our health is a top priority. Don’t take this cold and flu season lightly. In the 2014-2015 flu season, the Center for Disease and Control reported that 34
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Helmet Safety Tips for Kids: They’re Not Just for Biking
School is back in session, and as children return to their daily schedules in the classroom, when they return home the main thing on their mind is play time. Whether it’s biking, skateboarding, or rollerblading, we love it when our kids want to be outside, away from screens, and active. While homework can wait until
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Serious Summer Health Risks: Symptoms and Prevention
Swimming pools and beach vacations make for endless summer fun. But exceedingly high temperatures that soar into the upper 90s and above can quickly put a damper on anyone’s summer plans. Severe heat and humidity in the warm summer months can be unbearable at times, and if you don’t take proper health precautions it can
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What First Aid Supplies Your Business MUST Have in its Workplace First Aid Kit
Approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by private industry employers in 2016. Accidents at work happen, and many of them cause injuries that require medical attention. It’s important for businesses to be prepared for these accidents, and to be certain their workplace first aid kits are properly stocked. But what does
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How to Perform CPR on Adults and Children
There are approximately 350,000 incidents of cardiac arrest that happen outside of hospitals in the US every year, 70% of them occur in a resident’s home. The truth is, most cardiac arrests don’t occur where immediate medical attention is available. With an overwhelming 70% of Americans who don’t know the proper way to respond to
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How to Build A First Aid Kit For Backpacking and Hiking
Hiking can be quite the exciting adventure, whether its a short day hike or a month in the Appalachians. The thought of all that can go wrong isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you’re immersed in nature and making your way along the scenic route, but when a medical emergency happens,