Prepare for the Worst, Expect the Best

Health emergencies can pop up at any moment, but are you prepared should a situation occur? Here are the top 12 things you should always carry with you in case of an emergency. Your insurance card and a list of emergency contacts are priority number one. Medical personnel will look in your phone for i-c-e contacts, which stands for in case of an emergency. You can also list your medications and other health information in the contact information section for medical first responders. Experts suggest you always keep water on hand in case of even the mildest case of dehydration. As for pills, the following are good to have in your purse in case you should ever need them: a pain reliever, aspirin, tummy reliever, an antacid and allergy pills. Tissues, bandages, sunscreen and floss are other recommended health aides to keep by your side.