Overview
More of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. Having the right tools, medicines, supplies, and information on hand will improve the quality of your self-care.
Store all your self-care tools and supplies in a central location, such as a large drawer in the bedroom or family room. It's a good idea to keep all your family's medical records in one place.
Be familiar with the disaster preparation and response plan for your area. Keep the appropriate supplies on hand.
If small children are around, keep your supplies out of reach or stored in containers or cabinets with childproof safety latches.
It's important to keep the name and phone number of your doctor and pharmacy handy. Also, post the poison control phone number (1-800-222-1222) in a place where all of your household members can easily find it.
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