When I was a college freshman living in the dorms, about 2 weeks in everyone got sick. It’s just what happens, a bunch of people in a small space going to a bunch of new places is a breeding ground for illness. This list will help you or your college...
Mix with water to help when you start feeling sick, helps the immune system fight off illness
Emergen-C 1000mg Vitamin C Powder Immune
Easy to use and keep clean, reads quickly and accurately
Forehead Thermometer
Helps with cramps, swelling, and soreness. Plugs and in has adjustable settings
Heating Pad
You’re probably not getting all your vitamins in… make sure to take a daily multivitamin
Multivitamins: Gummies, Tablets & More
Helps with chapped lips and skin, as well as a wound protectant
Vaseline
Always needed, I do recommend springing for the lotion ones
Lotion Facial Tissues Cube Box for Runny Noses
Helps with colds and congestion
Sudafed
Better to have them ahead of time, you never know when you’ll need one and want to save a trip to the wellness center
BAND-AID ® Brand Adhesive Bandages Family Variety Pack
Helps clean wounds, and can be used to clean out ears when diluted
Hydrogen Peroxide
If there’s one rec you take from this list, it’s this one. I drink these when sick, hungover, or tired. They taste great and have more electrolytes than Gatorade
Pedialyte
While your college should have a wellness center that does Covid and flu tests, sometimes you just don’t want to leave the dorm when sick
iHealth COVID-19/Flu A&B 3-in-1 Home Rapid Test Kit, 2 CT
Especially if you’re in a new area, helps clear up allergies, especially environmental allergies
Amazon Basic Care 24 Hour Allergy Relief
No one likes to be coughing in the middle of class or when trying to focus
Cough Drops
I recommend wearing one if you start feeling ill, or need to go into the wellness center
Disposable Face Masks
If you take daily medication I highly recommend just to make sure you don’t forget
Pill Organizer
This brand has great lotion, the dorms don’t always have the best water so make sure you are taking care of your skin
High-performance Skincare Products
You can never have too much, I recommend having one in every bag
PocketBac Hand Sanitizer
This is one that I hope you never have to use, but I always recommend having just in case
NARCAN® Nasal Spray
For game days and anytime spent outdoors
Neutrogena : Sunscreen
Anti itch cream - unfortunately you’ll probably need it more than you think
