The first aid kit you keep handy in your home is meant to deal with minor first aid issues, and should be separate from the kit you keep with your emergency supplies. Almost everyone will need to use a first aid kit at some time. Take the time to prepare a kit to have available for home and travel. First aid kits for travel need to be more comprehensive because a drug store may or may not be accessible. In addition to personal medical items, the kit should contain items to help alleviate the common symptoms of viral respiratory infections such as these: Fever, Nasal congestion, Cough, Sore throat. First aid kits for travel need to be more comprehensive because a drug store may or may not be accessible. In addition to personal medical items, the kit should contain items to help alleviate the common symptoms of viral respiratory infections such as these: Fever, Nasal congestion, Cough, Sore throat. Home first aid kits are usually used for treating these types of minor traumatic injuries- Burns, Cuts, Abrasions (scrapes),Stings, Splinters, Sprains, Strains. Prevents the situation from becoming worse.