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December definitely feels like global travel time for most people  Whether we are making that trip for holidays, work, to experience new culture, for an event, for health care, to see fam and friends.....planning must be done Irrespective of the number of hours, days, weeks or months the trip would last, we really should plan cause we could have certain unpleasant experiences and like the Boys scout would say "be prepared" Getting to your destination and realizing you forgot stuff like your phone charger, routine meds, your fave comfy footwear 🤦‍♀️ Putting together a travel checklist ahead of time is a life saver💃 Whatever you do, do not forget to include a travel first aid kit on that checklist🙂🙃🙂 #travel  #travelplans  #travelplanner  #travelblog  #traveladdict  #travelblogger  #traveltheworld  #travellife  #travelchecklist  #travelfirstaidkit  #traveling  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Lately quite a number are raising concerns about having bouts of sore throat, fatigue and fevers. The degree to these range from mild to severe. Covid-19 talk seemed to be chilling in the back burners and kazaaaaam, we hear of a new variant..Omicron 🤦‍♀️ We hear its highly transmissible and that the signs and symptoms seem less debilitating. Top on the list are  Sore throat  Runny nose  Fatigue  Headaches  Sneezing  Fevers Now if you suffer a regular sore throat, it might just be that its a case of Omicron! Let's not ditch preventive measures (whether vaccinated or not) Face mask Social distancing Hand sanitizers  Hand washing  ......And the whole 9 yards #Omicron  #SoreThroat #StaySafe #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

A white cross in a green background is the universally accepted symbol of first aid. So whenever or wherever you see this, know that a first aid box/kit is available or that first aid care is available.  Over time, a few variations have sprung up 👇👇👇 Green cross on white background  White cross on red background  Red cross on white background  Any of them would pass as repping availability of first aid care or/and first aid tools So, in a medical emergency, if you happen to see any of these, you can do your happy dance, cause help is near 💃💃💃 #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives  #FirstAidSymbols #FirstAidSigns #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

Being kind  enough to render help to someone who has suddenly become ill or injured is being humane Remember the story of the good Samaritan? When we render help, we should also get the assistance of the EMS of the locality we are in (if need be) We shouldn't leave a casualty unattended until professional medical help is accessed  We should comfort the casualty and let them know they will be ok #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives  #bekind  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Any time you want to give first aid to a casualty that is conscious, you must take permission before you help Let them know who you are, ask if you can help, let them know what you think is wrong and explain what you want to do. Once consent is given, go ahead and render first aid If the person is unconscious,  then consent is implied. Go ahead and render first aid #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #Be FABulouS

In giving first aid, you have to look out for you. While keeping safe, ensure you are protected from stuff that could cause you harm. PPEs (Personal Protective Equipments) are highly recommended e.g. disposable gloves, CPR mask, face/nose mask  During first aid, you can become exposed to body fluids from the casualty or even poisonous substances.  PPEs protect both the casualty and the first aider as it prevents cross contamination  Always, always don on PPEs when administering first aid  especially if body fluids  and poisons are in the mix #FirstAid  #personalprotectiveequipment  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Whenever first aid is being administered to a casualty, we are trying to achive 1 or 2, or even 3 of the following 👇 🎯 to preserve life 🎯 to prevent a bad situation from worsening 🎯 to promote quick recovery  The plan is not to become a casualty! Safety is therefore a priority.  There are sad cases of people getting electrocuted while trying to rescue someone who has suffered electrocution 😔 Or trying to rescue someone that is drowning and the rescuer gets drowned as well 😔 Every time we want to administer first aid or embark on a rescue mission,  ensure the environment is safe. Watch out for danger or potentially dangerous elements.  If possible remove the danger (e.g. turn off the mains before rescuing a victim of electrocution,); if someone has suffered a snake bite, if safe, remove the victim from the reach of a snake; if the floor is wet or slippery, be careful so you don't slip and fall etc. Do not endanger yourself 

World AIDS Day is about showing support for those living with HIV/AIDS, creating awareness about AIDS and seeking ways to end it. Quite some progress has been made since the discovery of AIDS in 1984 but sadly, there is still discrimination and stigmatization against those who suffer from the disease  Globally, over 35 million people have died from HIV/AIDS and currently there are about 38 million people living with it. Unfortunately some people living with it are unaware.  It is possible to end AIDS. Know your status Take neccessary caution to prevent getting infected  #worldaidsday  #endinequalities  #endaids #endpandemics  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Heard about the unfortunate incident of a Nigerian Air Force personnel that died from the bite of a poisonous snake🥺😭😔 "A Nigerian Air Force female officer identified as Lance Corporal Bercy has died after she got bitten by a poisonous snake when she sat on the toilet seat .........." Really sad. Medical emergencies will occur randomly but our knowledge of first aid can help save the day. Remember first aid is the immediate help that is offered to someone who has suddenly become ill or injured, before professional medical help is accessed.  First aid 🎯Preserves life 🎯Promotes quick recovery  🎯Prevents a bad situation from getting worse  In the case of this NAF personnel prevention a bad situation from worsening might have saved her life🤔 A bite from a poisonous snake can be fatal, however there are first aid interventions that can save the day The plan is to get them to a hospital ASAP  Move the victim beyond the snake's striking distance Ensure the vic

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is commemorated on the third Sunday in the month of November annually. On this solemn occasion, we remember those who have lost their lives to traffic accidents, we remember their families, friends and loved ones. It is also an opportunity to advocate for safer roads, encourage safe driving and put up and enforce policies that would minimize traffic accidents. Remembering and appreciating first responders and others who have help road traffic accident victims. Speed is a major cause of accidents and fatalities,  hence this year the focus is Low Speed. Let us commit to make roads safer #wdor2021 #WorldDayofRemembranceforRoadTrafficVictims #RememberSupportAct #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Today is World Diabetes Day. On this day the focus is on raising awareness about diabetes, its prevention, management, complications and latest developments.  Diabetes is a metabolic disease that leads to increased concentration of glucose in the blood. In managing diabetes, the focus is on keeping an eye on blood sugar levels. If healthy values are not maintained, it could lead to complications that could affect different organs and parts of the body👇 -damage to the eyes  -damage to the kidney  -damage to nerves  -damage of liver -damage to the foot -damage to the skin -cardiovascular diseases  Most times people don't realize that they are diabetic until they have suffered much devastation. Hence regular monitoring is essential  This year the theme is "Access To Diabetes Care"  Fact Most people with diabetes around the world do not have access to diabetes care People with diabetes require ongoing care and there is need to make diabetes care accessible to all

World Pneumonia Day is observed annually on the 12th of November.  Its all about raising awareness of the disease  Pneumonia is an infection that affects the lungs and could be caused by bacteria, virus or even fungi! This year the theme is "Stop Pneumonia/Every Breath Counts" Here are some ways to stop pneumonia  Get the flu vaccine each year -The flu makes one vulnerable to getting pneumonia  Get the pneumococcal vaccine-This isn't for all types of pneumonia though but helps prevent pneumonia caused by pneumococcal bacteria Practice good hygiene-Wash your hands frequently before and after eating, after using the loo and when you get back home Don’t smoke-Smoking makes your lungs susceptible  Practice a healthy lifestyle-Eat healthy, exercise and rest Avoid sick people-Especially people who have pneumonia  #worldpneumoniaday2021  #stoppneumonia  #everybreathcounts  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Today is World Stroke Day! It is a day dedicated to raising global awareness on stroke...its causes, prevention, signs and management,  so that we can take proactive actions, live more healthy and eventually less occurrence of stroke Stroke is also referred to as a brain attack. It occurs when an area of the brain is deprived of blood (and so oxygen and nutrients can't get yo brain cells) and the cells begin to die and then loss of certain functions  occurs and even death  The theme for this year is "Precious Time". It is important that the signs if stroke are detected ASAP so that death and disabilities can be prevented. Every second counts and the longer it takes to detect and get appropriate help results in bad outcomes Stroke is preventable.  📌Know your risks 📌Choose a healthy lifestyle 📌Ditch the sedentary lifestyle 📌Quit smoking  📌Maintain a healthy weight  📌Monitor and maintain blood pressure  📌Monitor and main

This is coming a day late🤦‍♀️😊 Well better late than never🙂 20th October is World Osteoporosis Day. Awareness on this disease is made especially about its prevention, diagnosis and treatment.  Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones, it makes them porous, brittle, less dense, weak so that they fracture easily.  Remember the bones are the framework of our bodeues and so we should take responsibility and ensure they stay healthy  The theme this year is "Serve Up Bone Strength". It simply means we should serve our bones appropriate diet. Nutrients great for bones include calcium, vitamin D, proteins, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, fluoride. So foods rich in these nutrients should be served adequately... fruits and veggies, fish, dairy products and even supplements that contain these nutrients are a great plus. Love up on your bones,  treat them right and serve them strength  #WorldOsteoporosisDay #ServeUpBoneStrength #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBo

So sometimes the heart heart can stop beating/working, it is important to restart the heart immediately if not the casualty could die.  Sadly quite a number of people have died because when their hearts stopped (maybe as a result of cardiac arrest) no one was available to help restart their hearts  Your 2 hands can save lives!  Learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) You never know when your knowledge of this life saving skill would give someone a second chance at life #worldrestartaheart  #worldrestartaheartday  #wrah  #WRAH2021 #CPR #learncpr  #cprsaveslives #yourtwohandscansavealife  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

Today is Global Handwashing Day.  It is about raising awareness on maintaining personal hygiene by handwashing. We are being reminded of the importance of handwashing especially this period of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Well handwashing isn't only important during a health crisis but it should be our norm. This year the theme is "Our Future Is At Hand-Let's Move ForwardTogether" The prime benefit of handwashing is that it eliminates germs. Most times our hands touch our eyes, nose, mouth and face in general.  We handle foods with our hands, hence it is important to keep those hands clean by constantly washing them with soap and running water. When should we wash our hands? 📌After using the loo 📌After changing diapers or cleaning up a kid that used the loo 📌When you arrive home 📌Before and after eating  📌Before and after removing or putting on your contact lenses 📌Before during and after prepping food 📌Aft

October 13th is World Thrombosis Day What do you know about Thrombosis? Our eyes have ti be open to Thrombosis as it is potentially dangerous.  World Thrombosis Day is about raising awareness on Thrombosis as well as reduce the number of disabilities and deaths it causes.  Thrombosis is the formation of blood clots that are dangerous in blood vessels (arteries or veins) These blood clots could be found in blood vessels located in limbs (arms and/or legs), brain, heart, lungs, abdomen and they can be really life threatening. Those at risk include  -pregnant women  -obese people  -those who live asedentary lifestyle or inactive for long periods e.g. during long flights -diabetics  -suffered a heart failure  -those with irregular heartbeats  -those who have had surgery  -smokers -hypertensives -those with high levels of bad cholesterol  Be aware of the dangers of Thrombosis,  know your risks and keep safe #worldthrombosisday  #WorldThrombosisDay2021 #eyesopentothrombosis  #The

Ever heard of Hydro Hater? Simply put, a hydro hater is someone who hates drinking water, their daily water consumption is so mininimal that they can go a day without water 😱 I used to be a hydro hater, a glass of wayer for the whole day was sufficient,  i could do other fluids but water🤦‍♀️ Just last year i acknowledged my situation and became deliberate about being adequately hydrated  Yesterday i met a lady who sought my opinion on what multivitamins/supplements she should go with, she had 2 brands to choose from. She mentioned that she had expectations 👉 needed to look fresh, great skin and the works.  I quizzed her a bit and found out she was a serious hydro hater. She does less than a glass of water daily and its a struggle for her even to achieve that. Gave her some valid reasons why she needs to stay adequately hydrated. Water is great for  🎯skin 🎯kidneys  🎯cleansing the system  🎯energy  🎯constipation  🎯brain

Having first aid skills is super but having the combo of skills and kit is the ultimate in managing medical emergencies  Here are some benefits of being armed with a first aid kit 🎯 Emergency medical supplies within reach when the need arises 🎯Helps you immediately respond to a medical emergency before medical professional help is accessed  🎯Helps preserve life  🎯Inspires confidence to manage a medical emergency  🎯Promotes rapid recovery for casualty  A well stocked first aid kit is a reliable ally during a medical emergency  #FirstAid #FirstAidKit #FirstAidBoxes #FirstAidSavesLives #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

More often than not, ehen a medical emergency occurs, a health care professional will not appear at the snap of your fingers! We are sure you can relate. Some medical emergencies are so urgent that they border on life and death, hence medical help at the speed of light will make all the difference.  And that is where first aid skills become a life saver. At other times, first aid skilks saves the day on a lower scale. In a nutshell,  here are the 3 basic things first aid skills will do for you 🎯Prevent a bad situation from getting worse  🎯Preserve life 🎯Promote quick recovery  Knowledge of course is power, however first aid knowledge is humongous power #FirstAid #FirstAidSkills  #FirstAidSavesLives  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

Today is World Mental Day! It is celebrated every 10th of October and its all about creating awareness on mental health.  Over time, mental health issues are becoming more common  This year the theme is " Mental Health in an Unequal World".  Often times we hear people say that the world or life isn't fair, balanced or equal, we cannonly imagine what it is like for those battling with mental health challenges.   The least we can do is get some basic knowledge of mental health and not live in denial. Seek help for those living with mental health challenges and be there for them, talk with them and let them know they are not alone #WorldMentalHealthDay2021 #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD #MentalHealth #MentalHealthInAnUnequalWorld #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

WORLD HEART DAY On this day the plan is to increase awareness on heart health. We only got 1 heart and it is one of the most important organs of the body, we should do all we possibly can to keep it healthy.  Heart diseases, also referred to as cardiovascular diseases is the leading cause of deaths globally. It is therefore important to prevent them and manage them adequately if they are already present.  This year the theme is "Use Your Heart To Connect" #WorldHeartDay #UseYourHeartToConnect #HeartHealth #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

Today is World First Aid Day (WFAD) Annually,  the second Saturday of September is set aside as WFAD The day is about raising and spreading awareness on first aid and how it can prevent injuries and save lives in a critical situation. This year the theme is : First Aid and Road Safety  The facts 📌A medical emergency can happen anywhere, even on roads  📌Sudden illness or injuries are the source of medical emergencies  📌Most times when a medical emergency occurs, access to professional medical help is not immediate  📌To manage a medical emergency immediately, the requirements are first aid skills and first aid kit 📌First aid skills can be learned by any and everyone  📌Possessing a first aid kit is a major plus 📌First aid does saves lives Do you have first aid skills and first aid kit? You never know when they will come in handy to save a life #WorldFirstAidDay #WFAD #FirstAidAndRoadSafety #FirstAidSavesLives  #FirstAid #FirstAidKit #FirstAidSkills #TheFABS #TheFirstAid

The pill organizer with a water bottle is a well thought out product 👌  So let's assume you have a med to take sometime during the day or while you are on a trip, the issue of water to take the med with is solved as it comes with a water bottle 👍 The pill compartment is detachable, this means that you have the option of just moving with the pill compartment alone 👏  Wide color options available 👍 #PillOrganizer  #PillBox  #pillbox  #pill  #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS