June 10 -- With summer upon us, we are all spending more time outside and the possibilities of getting sunburned, burned by a backyard grill, or burned by Fourth of July fireworks is at an all-time ...

While fireworks are a fun and beautiful activity to observe, they must be handled with precaution and care. Fireworks injuries can result in burns, lacerations and loss of sight. With Independence Day ...

National Burns Awareness Day – 15 October 2025 As National Burns Awareness Day approaches on 15 October, Leeds-based first aid expert Helen Underwood is urging parents to take simple steps to prevent ...

Explains the first aid treatment for burns and scalds to relieve pain, to prevent or treat shock, and to prevent infection. Discusses the different types of burns and demonstrates the proper treatment ...

Shrapnel and missile injuries need quick, precise action. First aid mistakes can worsen injuries, so knowing the correct ...

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Burns and wounds are among the most common injuries in everyday life, yet few people feel ...