Statewide, Iowa — Classes start today, August 22nd, at Iowa’s three public universities, and while students may have a full fridge and all the other furnishing needed for their college dorm room or apartment, one thing they might not have thought of is a first aid kit.
Dr. Kristin Avery, of MercyOne, says a well-stocked first aid kit is something everyone should have, wherever they live, especially teens just venturing off on their own.
Avery says students need to make sure their vaccinations are current.
Avery says students need to know where to go to get medical attention on their college campus and not to be shy about going in to get looked over.
Avery says your current health care provider can play an important role in helping you establish healthy habits and routines when you leave for college.
