The Good Doctor’s Cold & Flu Survival Kit
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil) and /or aspirin
- Cough drops – plain, menthol, and fortified with cough suppressants
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants – both pills and spray
- Combination cold/flu care products
- Cough syrup
- Zinc lozenges and nasal spray
- Saline nasal rinse
- Salt packets
- Digital thermometer (for each family member)
- Vitamin C – 250mg tablets
- Waterless hand sanitizer in liquid and individual wipes
- Tissues
- Chicken soup – canned and individual dried packets
- Teabags
- Diet ginger ale and cola
If you have children in the home you should also have on hand:
- Children’s acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Children’s cough syrup
- Children’s antihistamine
- Children’s Decongestant
- Fluid replacement solutions
- Sugar-free lollipops
- Pediatric nasal bulb
- Room humidifier
- Digital rectal thermometer
- Small notebook to record medications given
