BURN FACTS
The most common type of burns are scalds
1 (boiling liquids)
2
The risk of a burn is highest for children
under 5 years of age
3 Scald burns can cause third degree burns
and permanent scarring
4 Scald burns cause 70% of the burns
in children under 5 years of age
5 Most burns occur in the kitchen
BURN FIRST AID
DO AND DON’T
Do cool the burn
Don’t use ice
Do cover the burn
Don’t apply butter,
toothpaste or other
ointments to the burn
Remove any clothing and hold
the burned area under cold water
for at least 20 minutes.
Remove any clothing and use a
clean wet cloth to cover the burn.
Putting ice directly on a burn can
cause frostbite, further damaging
your skin.
This could prevent proper healing.
Do call 911
Call for help if the burn area is
large or if it is located on the face,
hands, feet or groin.
Don’t break blisters
Broken blisters are vulnerable
to infection.
BURN PREVENTION
When your toddler becomes mobile,
they are curious and explore.
Prevent burns, use safety products.
• Install barriers, use a stove guard.
• Use a back burner on stove.
• Keep pot handles turned inward.
•C
over your hot drinks.
Use a mug with a secure fitted lid.
•P
lace out of reach.
For more information please contact your
Burn Prevention Outreach Team at 416-813-5700
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