Dr. Chheda – 🎓 Your child is going to college for the first time – how exciting! And then they need all this stuff: do they need an air filter, do they need a fan, do they need sheets for their beds, and then their towels and their clothes.

🏥 What about their health? I send my kids away with a basic college health kit. It includes some essential first aid supplies like bandages, antiseptic, a thermometer, and basic over-the-counter medications like pain relievers, antacids, and allergy medicine.

📋 I also include important health information – emergency contacts, their insurance card, a list of any medications they take, and information about the campus health center. Most importantly, I make sure they know when to seek professional medical care versus when they can handle something on their own.

💚 So I offer guidance on college health preparation for my families. If you’re interested, feel free to come by Harmony Pediatrics. We can discuss creating an appropriate health kit and preparing your college student to make good health decisions while away from home.