Parents / Students: Items to Bring to Olds College

The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts a second wave of the current H1N1 pandemic this fall.  Although it is desirable for students to bring the following items every year, it may be even more important this year.

The Nurse’s Recommendations for Items Students should bring to Olds College:

  1. Provincial Health Care Insurance Card – Students should carry this card at all times
  2. Medications
    • list of their medications
    • fever-reducing medication such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)
    • decongestants, antihistamines, cough medicines and other cold medications they use at home
    • anti-nausea medication if they use it at home, etc.
  3. Thermometer – Please make sure it does not contain mercury.  Students should practice using it at home before they need to use it
  4. Humidifier – These are so helpful because the air here is very dry.  They greatly help those with coughs, etc.
  5. Ice Pack/Hot Water Bottle/Heating Pad