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Immediate first aid for all burns is to hold the burn under cool running water for at least 20 minutes...
Most hot tap water scald injuries to children happen in the bathroom...
It is important to get the correct treatment for a sprain or strain as soon as possible after the injury to help you recover quickly...
A knocked out permanent tooth can survive if it is immediately put back. Do not put a knocked-out baby tooth back...
Head injuries can be serious and require urgent medical attention. A hard blow to the head from a fall, knock or assault can injure the brain, even when there are no visible signs of trauma to the...
Ankle sprain is a common sports injuries caused by overstretching and tearing the supporting ligaments...
Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and can affect both your eyes. Find out more...
There is no specific treatment for mild head injury other than plenty of rest, and not overdoing things...
Even after a plaster is removed, the bone is still healing, so take care for at least another month...
Don't try to remove a foreign body from your eye - go to your doctor or hospital emergency department for help...