Further information related to this fact sheet: Burns and scalds - children.
Related information on Better Health Channel
- Baby care - safety issues.
- Child safety - at home.
- Child safety - reducing injuries.
- Emergencies - calling triple zero 000.
- Emergencies - when to call an ambulance.
Related information on other websites
Child and Youth Health SA - First aid - burns.
The Royal Children’s Hospital, Safety Centre, Melbourne - Fire Safety,
The Royal Children’s Hospital, Safety Centre, Melbourne - First Aid Training.
The Child Health & Safety Resource Centre (CHAS) Melbourne - Parenting Books and Home Safety Products.
Support groups
CFA - Early Fire Safe.
MFB - Early Fire Safe.
References used for this fact sheet
- Kitchen safety, 2007, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Safety Centre, Melbourne. More information here.
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