Stay prepared with our guide to first aid kits, including how to choose first aid kit supplies and build a kit for home, travel and more. Also read about expert advice on emergency readiness.

World First Aid Day is observed every year on the second Saturday of September. In 2026, it falls on September 12. The theme for World First Aid Day this year is "First Aid in Migration Contexts".

I rounded up the best first aid kits to use during small emergencies and to treat injuries at home. Doctors also recommend how to shop for them.