Have five medical items in ‘go bag’: expertMUST HAVES: Prepare at least one week’s supply of prescription medicine for chronic diseases, bandages, antiseptics, cold medicine and acetaminophen, a pharmacist saidBy Lin Chih-yi / Staff reporterA pharmacist yesterday suggested that people prepare five types of medical items in an earthquake emergency kit, or “go bag,” which they could quickly grab if they need to evacuate immediately. Photo: Taipei TimesAside from basic food, the five types of medical items she recommended for emergency kits are bandages and gauze, antiseptics, cold medicine, painkillers and drugs for chronic diseases. People with diabetes or other chronic diseases must keep their medication within reach at all times in case of an emergency, she added. Post-quake dizziness usually results from inner ear disturbances, rather than a brain disorder, and the symptoms usually resolve on their own, Chou said. It usually relieves the symptoms within a few minutes, but it might take 30 minutes in rare cases, he said, adding that the symptoms usually resolve on their own after a good night’s sleep.

Source: Taipei Times December 28, 2025 17:12 UTC