(BPT) - Summer is in full swing — bringing longer days, more time outdoors and plenty of fun — along with the occasional scrape, bruise, bug bite and sunburn. The good news? With a little preparation, and the right resources, you can handle those unexpected moments quickly and get back to enjoying the season.
"During the summer months, we help families with everything from soothing sunburns to treating bee stings," said Julie Caldwell, a Walgreens pharmacist. "My best advice is to be prepared before those unpredictable moments arise. That means keeping sunscreen on hand and a well-stocked first-aid kit ready for life's everyday bumps, bites and scrapes."
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