First Aid for Eyes and Chemical Exposure If you wear contact lenses remove them immediately if you get chemicals in your eyes as this may cause unnecessary damage to your eyes. If you suspect chemicals have entered your eye, begin flushing it immediately with cool water and continue to do so for approximately 15 minutes. […]

What to do if a child gets a bee Sting. Usually a sting from a bee, wasp or hornet is more painful than dangerous. The initial sharp pain is usually followed by mild swelling and redness. However, a sting inside the mouth is potentially dangerous because the swelling can obstruct the airway. In this case […]

Nose bleed. Sit down and dip the head slightly forward and hold below the bridge of the nose for 10 minutes. Use a bowl to collect the blood. If the bleeding has not stopped after 10 minutes continue to hold the nose for another 10 minutes. Slowly release. If the nose bleed continues for longer […]

Minor burns Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running water for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pain eases. Remove rings or other tight items from the burned area before the area swells. If blisters break, gently clean the area with mild soap and water, apply an antibiotic ointment, and cover it […]