Acknowledging children’s efforts encourages them to continue practising safety measures, positive feedback strengthens their commitment to staying safe. Every child’s safety matters!
Burn Prevention Starts Where you Live
As we enter Burn Awareness Month, we’re turning the spotlight on burn risks in and around the home, and the various ways you can prevent these tragedies from unfolding.
Contact Burns in the Summer Heat
As temperatures soar this summer, it’s important to be mindful of objects that absorb and retain the sun’s intense rays. These everyday items, when left exposed to the sun, can become dangerously hot and cause serious contact burns. Surfaces like metal, playground equipment, handrails, and even outdoor furniture can heat up rapidly, posing a risk […]
Flammable Liquids Burn Awareness
As we delve into Burn Awareness Month, it’s crucial to shine a spotlight on one of the most prevalent yet often overlooked hazards in our daily lives – flammable liquids. From gasoline powering our vehicles to cleaning solvents tucked away in household cabinets, these seemingly innocuous substances harbor significant risks if mishandled. Education plays a […]
Navigating Burns: Causes, Symptoms, and First Aid Essentials
Welcome to our Burnshield blog, where we shed light on an everyday concern that can catch us off guard – burns. A burn is a type of injury that occurs when the skin or other tissues of the body are exposed to heat, electricity, chemicals, or radiation. This damage can lead to pain, swelling, and in […]
Hidden Dangers of Hot Water Bottles
When the temperatures drop and chilly nights set in, many of us turn to all types of hot water bottles for comfort and warmth. These cozy companions have been around for centuries, providing a soothing heat that helps us relax and sleep better. However, it’s important to be aware of the potential dangers they can […]
Radiation Burn
Radiation burn or radiation dermatitis is a common side effect of external beam radiation therapy to treat some forms of cancer. While it can be highly effective in destroying cancer cells, radiation can also damage healthy tissue in the surrounding area. The treatment isn’t painful. But it can make skin swell, sore, peel, itch or turn […]
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Old Wives’ Tales
Old wives’ tales are traditional beliefs that have been passed down over generations, often without any scientific evidence to support them. When it comes to burn treatment, there are several old wives’ tales that people may still believe in. However, it’s important to note that these remedies have not been scientifically proven to be effective […]
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Burn Safety Activity Book
Welcome, friends! Did you know that every year, globally a total of 8,378,122 new cases of burns are identified? That’s a staggering number, and it’s why burn awareness is so important. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to prevent burns and stay safe. We have something special for you – In proud collaboration with […]
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Dr Coffee Burn Awareness Podcast
🔥Dr Coffee NEW EPISODE!!🔥 Dr Coffee is proud to present this episode in collaboration with the Smile Foundation SA & Burnshield. The month of May has been marked as BURNS AWARENESS MONTH by the National Burns Association of South Africa (NBASA), with a key focus on this week 6th – 12th of May 2023. We were […]
