A boiling water burn, or scald, can cause immediate pain. Treatment includes stopping contact with the water as soon as possible, running the affected area under cold water, and covering the burn.

You can remove clothing that is near the burn but not stuck to it. Meet Michelle, a parent who provided first aid to her baby when he was scalded by boiling water. Skip to 1:15 for the key first aid ...

Knowing and following proper first aid for burns is crucial because ... over 1,000 children receive treatment for burns each year. Notably, 80% of these cases involve children aged 0-5 years ...

Rachel Greenhalgh was five metres away from her son, Apollo, when the curious two-year-old ran into an extinguished fire pit at Lake Leslie Tourist Park on Sunday, March 23.

She also shares guidelines for determining burn severity and the basic do’s and don’ts of first aid, ranging from remaining ... critical need for tailored treatment and timely access to ...

Between heat waves and tick-borne diseases, warm weather poses several health dangers. Keep these first aid items within reach in case of emergency.