It’s been 100 years since New Jersey cotton buyer Earle Dickson first had the major light bulb moment that led to the creation of an easy-to-apply, protective covering for minor scrapes, cuts and burns.
His invention, eventually known as BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages, would go on to change the course of first aid history. Today, the bandages have become a mainstay of medicine cabinets across the world. And they’ve evolved with the times and customer demand to stretch, resist water and more.
This fall, to celebrate the historic occasion of its 100th anniversary, BAND-AID® Brand is partnering with global humanitarian leader CARE. BAND-AID® Brand will be donating $100,000 to the organization, and for the next 100 days, is encouraging people to send a care package to a frontline healthcare worker or person in need of aid.
When you’ve been around for a century, you’ve got a lot of, well, history to share. So take this fun quiz and test your knowledge of one of the world’s most iconic healthcare products.
His invention, eventually known as BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages, would go on to change the course of first aid history. Today, the bandages have become a mainstay of medicine cabinets across the world. And they’ve evolved with the times and customer demand to stretch, resist water and more.
This fall, to celebrate the historic occasion of its 100th anniversary, BAND-AID® Brand is partnering with global humanitarian leader CARE. BAND-AID® Brand will be donating $100,000 to the organization, and for the next 100 days, is encouraging people to send a care package to a frontline healthcare worker or person in need of aid.
When you’ve been around for a century, you’ve got a lot of, well, history to share. So take this fun quiz and test your knowledge of one of the world’s most iconic healthcare products.
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