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Tips on Preparing Your Cottage for Summer<\/h1>\n

Summer is just around the corner and at First Aid Canada we want you to be fully prepared to make the most of it.<\/p>\n

Cottages are a great way to escape the bustle of the city and spend tranquil time amongst nature. Because being in a cottage can leave you quite secluded and far from resources such as doctors or paramedics it is important to prepare yourself for emergencies to avoid pain, trauma and hospital visits.<\/p>\n

In addition to our fully stocked Cottage Kit, which comes in both Standard and Deluxe sizes, there are a few kits highly reccomended by first aid Canada, depending on your lifestyle:<\/p>\n

Adventure First Aid Kit<\/a><\/h2>\n

For all of the adventurers out there, there is a kit specifically for you! This First Aid Kit is specifically designed to treat various injuries occuring in an outdoor setting, optimal for treating minor injuries such as cuts and scrapes. In addition to treatment supplies this kit also consists of supplies to prevent blisters, sun damage and insect bites.<\/p>\n

Hikers’ First Aid Kit<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Hikers’ First Aid Kit is available in two different sizes; both Standard<\/a> et Deluxe<\/a>. Because hiking can bring you to some very remote locations it is important to prepare yourself for risks involved. These kits contain the recommended and additional first aid supplies to treat serious wounds and trauma related injuries in an outdoor setting. These kits also contain items to treat smaller injuries such as, insect bites, blister care and sun care.<\/p>\n

Wilderness First Aid Kit<\/a><\/h2>\n

Being compact and lightweight the Wilderness First Aid Kit is optimal for treating injuries in an outdoor setting. If you enjoy taking day trips away from the cottage this is a great option as it contains items to treat both serious and minor injuries. <\/p>\n

Water Sports First Aid Kit<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Water Sports First Aid Kit is available in two different sizes depending on the size of your boat and\/or your sporting needs and requirements. These kits offer an extensive assortment of first aid, emergency treatment and patient discomfort supplies for quick response to injuries and sickness that may occur in an outdoor water setting.<\/p>\n

Lastly, if in addition to first aid needs heart health is a concern of yours having an Automated External Defibrillator<\/a> onsite at the cottage could mean the difference between life and death. To learn more about which life-saving device would be right for you, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your first aid needs please do not hesitate to contact the first aid Canada team.<\/p>\n

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La vie est pr\u00e9cieuse. Soyez pr\u00eat.<\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Beach<\/p>\n

Safety Tips for Canadian Summer Camps<\/h2>\n

Summer is almost here and we know that means your little ones are looking forward to attending Summer Camp or you, yourself have the joy of working or volunteering at one! Did you know First Aid Canada is a Preferred Vendor of the Ontario Camps Association<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Canada is a beautiful country to explore and discover which is why we want to minimize any possibilities of leaving the great outdoors to see a doctor or head to the hospital. By being fully prepared and stocked with first aid supplies injuries can be minimized, and hospital visits can be avoided entirely!<\/p>\n

The most common kits used by Canadian summer camps are the Provincial First Aid Kits. Each Province within Canada requires a different kit based on the amount of people working at a specific place, the type of work and the establishments radius from emergecy medical care. To view the contents of the Provincial Regulation First Aid Kits, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition to Provincial Regulation First Aid Kits, the following products are often reccomended:<\/p>\n