Putting together a home medicine cabinet

A well-stocked home medicine cabinet helps with minor ailments and accidents. Check the contents once a year.

You will need

• Storage box
• A list of supplies

Steps

1. Choose a place

   Store medicines somewhere cool, dry and out of children's reach.

2. Add painkillers

3. Add wound care supplies

4. Add other basics

5. Add your own medicines

6. Check the dates

7. Dispose of old medicines properly

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