If you're going to be traveling, particularly overseas, put together a traveler's first-aid kit before you leave. The kit should contain a good selection of items. Here is a basic list of what to include:

* Small pair of scissors
* Tweezers or forceps
* Thermometer
* First-aid manual
* Sterile dressings (in different sizes)
* Gauze bandages
* An elastic bandage (can have Velcro ends)
* Triangular bandage and safety pins
* Adhesive tape
* Cotton swabs
* Band-Aids (a variety of sizes)
* Antibacterial ointment
* Antifungal cream
* Antiseptic solution
* Hydrocortisone cream (1 percent)
* Antibiotic cream or ointment
* Water-purifying tablets
* Imodium (or other diarrhea medicine)
* Pain reliever
* Antacid
* Antihistamine
* Disposable gloves
* Calamine lotion (or similar product for bug bites)