Medicine for a headache
Ibuprofen, acetaminophen (Tylenol), Aleve, Aspirin
What to do when you get a cut/scrape
When do you perform CPR
Perform CPR if someone collapses, doesn't respond, stops breathing, and/or does not have a pulse
Ways to prevent STIs
Condom, dental dam, vaccines, abstinence
A technique to help slow your heart when you're feeling anxious or panicked
Mindful breathing (box breathing, infinity breaths, belly breathing)
Medicine for a fever
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Motrin
Seek medical care for fevers over 102!
What to do when you have a sprained joint
What to do if someone is having a seizure
Only move them if they are in danger, clear the area around them, cushion their head if they are on the ground, loosen any tight clothing around their neck, stay with them, note start and end time, and put them in the recovery position after the seizure ends
Something you can do once a year to ensure your good health
Physical, dental check-up, gynecologist, get your eyes checked, get a diabetes screening, get a flu shot
A strategy to increase safety when engaging in risky behaviors such as self-harm or substance use
Harm reduction (and any examples of harm reduction!)
Medicine for a cough
Cough suppressants, cough drops, Mucinex, combo medications
What to do for a broken bone
Go to the hospital or urgent care to get x-ray and proper care!
Infection of a cut
Redness, pus, pain, swelling, fatigue, red streaks, fever, delayed healing, warmth
Name a type of cancer screening
Colonoscopy, mammogram, prostate screening, pap smear, breast exam
What to do when someone is unresponsive due to overconsumption of alcohol
Check for breathing and if they are breathing, move them into the recovery position (see below), keep the person warm, and call 911.
What to do when you have a stomach bug
Drink fluids!! Rest, eat bland foods, take medications to reduce pain and fever symptoms. Seek medical care if your fever is over 102, stomach pain doesn't get decrease after vomiting, or if there is blood in your vomit or stool.
What to do for a burn
Warning signs of a heart attack
chest pain (can spread to jaw, neck, back, arms, shoulders, teeth, or upper belly), shortness of breath, sweating, feeling dizzy/light-headed, feeling nauseous, coughing/wheezing
Lifestyle choices
Eating healthy, getting physical exercise, connecting with family and friends, avoiding risky substances, sleep, stress management, wearing a seatbelt, wearing sunscreen, wear a helmet
National Mental Health Crisis Number
988
How to stop the spread of illnesses
Stay home (don't go into public if you can't help it!), disinfect commonly touched surfaces or items, cough or sneeze into your elbow, wash your hands, avoid sharing utensils/cups, increase ventilation by opening doors and/or windows, wear a mask
How to perform CPR
Check for breathing and pulse, look in person's airway for obstructions, call 911, then perform 30 chest compressions to every 2 breaths at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute
Warning signs of a stroke
numbness/weakness in face, arm, or leg, sudden confusion or understanding speech, trouble speaking, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, loss of balance, lack of coordination, sudden severe headache
Prescribed medications
Take medications as prescribed (time of day, frequency, amount), get refills on time, know the side effects, keep your medications stored in a dry, safe place
Name of the medicine that quickly reverses an opioid overdose
Narcan/Naloxone