The Good Doctor's Cold & Flu Survival Kit

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil) and /or aspirin
• Cough drops — plain, menthol and fortified with cough surpressant
• Antihistamines
• Decongestants — both pills and spray
• Combination cold/flu care - products
• Cough syrup
• Zinc lozenges and nasal spray
• Saline nasal rinse
• Salt packets
• Digital thermometer (for each family member)
• Vitamin C — 250mg tablets
• Waterless hand sanitizer in liquid and individual wipes
• Tissues
• Chicken soup — canned and individual dried packets
• Tea bags
• Diet ginger ale and cola

If you have children in the home you should also have on hand:

• Children's acetaminophen or ibuprofen
• Children's cough syrup
• Children's antihistamine
• Children's Decongestant
• Fluid replacement solutions
• Sugar-free lollipops
• Pediatric nasal bulb
• Room humidifier
• Digital rectal thermometer
• Small notebook to record medications given