The pharmacist in me made up a First Aid Kit and supply list for my son, which I put in a plastic box for him to take to the dorm. I also included instructions on what to take/use for what ailment ...

And perhaps most importantly: Check your kit twice a year. First aid is changing. So should your kit. Wound care isn't just about slapping on a bandage anymore.

The All-Purpose Portable Compact First Aid Kit is the just-in-case essential you don’t want to be without. It’s loaded with all the necessary items for minor cuts, scrapes, burns, and other ...

A version of this article appears in print on June 25, 2025, Section A, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: Here to Help; How to Pack a Travel First-Aid Kit.