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First Aid & Safety

Keeping kids safe is a parent's top priority. Learn how to protect kids inside the house and out, what to do in an emergency, how to stock a first-aid kit, where to call for help, and more.

A to Z: Head Injury
After a Flood: How Families Can Stay Safe
Animal Bites and Scratches
Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture)
Buckle Fractures
Bug Bites and Stings
Burns
CPR
Cardiac Arrest
Choking
Comminuted Fractures
Concussions
Dealing With Cuts
Dehydration
Emergency Care & First Aid (Topic Center)
Fever (High Temperature) In Kids
Fire Safety
First Aid: Choking
First Aid: Poisoning
Frostbite and Frostnip
Going to the Emergency Room
Greenstick Fractures
Head Injuries
Heat Illness
Hemophilia: Handling Bleeds
How to Take Your Child's Pulse
How to Take a Rectal Temperature
How to Take an Axillary (Armpit) Temperature
How to Take an Oral Temperature
Hurricanes: Helping Your Family Be Prepared
Nosebleeds
Preventing Eye Injuries
Preventing Kids From Getting Trapped in Parked Cars
Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
Storm Stress: Helping Kids Stay Calm
Taking Your Child's Temperature
Teaching Your Child How to Use 911
Tornadoes: Helping Your Family Be Prepared
Vomiting
What Is Narcan (Naloxone)?
What Is a Medical Record?
What Is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?
What You Need to Know in an Emergency
When Can Kids Go Back to School After a Concussion?
When Can Kids Return to Sports After a Concussion?
When Does a Cut Need Stitches?
When and Where to Get Medical Care
Wound Healing and Care

First Aid: Allergic Reactions
First Aid: Broken Bones
First Aid: Chest Pains
First Aid: Chickenpox
First Aid: Choking
First Aid: Common Cold
First Aid: Dislocations
First Aid: Fainting
First Aid: Falls
First Aid: Febrile Seizures
First Aid: Frostbite
First Aid: Head Injuries
First Aid: Head Lice
First Aid: Nosebleeds
First Aid: Pinkeye
First Aid: Poisoning
First Aid: Rashes
First Aid: Ringworm
First Aid: Seizures
First Aid: Splinters
First Aid: Strains and Sprains
First Aid: Teeth Injuries
Handling Injuries & Illnesses
How to Handle Asthma Flare-Ups
How to Handle Constipation
How to Handle Heat Illness
How to Handle Nausea
How to Handle Pain While Peeing
How to Handle Sunburn
How to Handle Vomiting
How to Handle a Cough
How to Handle an Earache
How to Handle an Eye Injury
What to Do About Bug Bites and Stings
What to Do About Burns
What to Do About Croup
What to Do About Cuts
What to Do About Dehydration
What to Do About Diaper Rash
What to Do About Diarrhea
What to Do About Headaches
What to Do About Poison Ivy
What to Do About Spider Bites
What to Do About Stomachaches
What to Do About Tick Bites
What to Do About Warts
What to Do About a Fever (High Temperature)
What to Do About a Sore Throat
What to Do About a Stiff Neck
What to Do About the Flu

After a Flood: How Families Can Stay Safe
Are Infant Walkers Safe?
Backyard and Pool: Household Safety Checklist
Bathroom Water Safety
Bathroom, Laundry, and Garage: Household Safety Checklist
Bedrooms: Household Safety Checklist
Button Battery Safety
Childproofing and Preventing Household Accidents
Choking
Choosing Safe Baby Products
Choosing Safe Baby Products: Bathtubs
Choosing Safe Baby Products: Carriers
Choosing Safe Baby Products: Changing Tables
Choosing Safe Baby Products: Cribs
Choosing Safe Baby Products: Gates
Choosing Safe Baby Products: Infant Seats & Child Safety Seats
Choosing Safe Baby Products: Playpens
Choosing Safe Toys
Choosing Safe Toys for Babies
Choosing Safe Toys for School-Age Kids
Choosing Safe Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Crib Safety
Diabetes: Getting Comfortable With a New Babysitter
Electrical, Heating & Cooling: Household Safety Checklist
Fire Safety
First-Aid Kit
Food Safety
Gun Safety
Halloween Candy Hints
Halloween Safety Tips
Hand Washing: Why It's So Important
Household Safety Checklists
Hurricanes: Helping Your Family Be Prepared
Keeping Kids Safe From the Dangers of Hot Cars
Kitchen: Household Safety Checklist
Lead Poisoning
Leaving Your Child Home Alone
Making the Holidays Safe
Medicines: Using Them Safely
Pool Safety
Preventing Burns and Fires
Preventing Choking
Preventing Cuts
Preventing Dog Bites
Preventing House Fires
Preventing Injuries From Electrical, Heating, and Cooling Systems
Preventing Injuries From Falling, Climbing, and Grabbing
Preventing Kids From Getting Trapped in Parked Cars
Preventing Poisoning
Preventing Strangulation and Entrapment
Preventing Suffocation
Protecting Kids From Water & Drowning Hazards
Storm Stress: Helping Kids Stay Calm
Tornadoes: Helping Your Family Be Prepared
Walls & Floors, Doors & Windows, Furniture, Stairways: Household Safety Checklist
Water Safety
What if My Child Was Exposed to Lead at School or Daycare?

5 Ways to Make Holiday Travel Easier
Air Bag Safety
Booster Seat Safety
Car Seat Safety
Choosing Safe Baby Products: Carriers
Choosing Safe Baby Products: Infant Seats & Child Safety Seats
Choosing Safe Baby Products: Strollers
Do Kids Need Vaccines Before Traveling?
Flying and Your Child's Ears
How Can Parents Help Prevent Concussions?
Keeping Kids Safe From the Dangers of Hot Cars
Keeping Kids Safe in Cars
Preventing Kids From Getting Trapped in Parked Cars
Road Rules for Kids
Rules of the Road for Teen Drivers
Staying Healthy While You Travel
Using Car Seats Safely (Video)
When Can a Child Switch to a Regular Seatbelt?

After a Flood: How Families Can Stay Safe
Air Bag Safety
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety
Are Insect Repellents With DEET Safe for Kids?
Bee, Wasp, and Ant Stings
Bug Bites and Stings
Cold, Ice, and Snow Safety
Drowning Prevention
Fireworks Safety
Frostbite and Frostnip
Halloween Candy Hints
Halloween Safety Tips
How Can I Protect My Family From Ticks?
How Can My Child Watch a Solar Eclipse Safely?
How to Choose & Use Sunscreen
How to Handle Heat Illness
How to Handle Sunburn
Hurricanes: Helping Your Family Be Prepared
Jellyfish Stings
Keeping Kids Safe From the Dangers of Hot Cars
Keeping Kids Safe in Cars
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Outdoor Water Safety
Playground Safety
Poison Ivy
Pool Safety
Preventing Abductions
Preventing Dog Bites
Scorpion Stings
Spider Bites
Storm Stress: Helping Kids Stay Calm
Summer Safety (Topic Center)
Sun Safety
Tick Bites
Tick Removal: A Step-by-Step Guide
Tornadoes: Helping Your Family Be Prepared
Using Insect Repellents Safely
Water Park Safety
Water Safety
West Nile Virus
What to Do About Bug Bites and Stings
What to Do About Poison Ivy
What to Do About Spider Bites
What to Do About Tick Bites

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety
Bike Safety
Bruises
Drowning Prevention
Helping Your Young Athlete With Type 1 Diabetes
How Being Active Helps Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
How Can Parents Help Prevent Concussions?
How to Choose & Use Sunscreen
Is It OK for Kids to Sleep After a Possible Concussion?
Knee Injuries
Playground Safety
Preventing Children's Sports Injuries
Safety Tips: Baseball
Safety Tips: Basketball
Safety Tips: Football
Safety Tips: Hockey
Safety Tips: Ice Skating
Safety Tips: Lacrosse
Safety Tips: Running
Safety Tips: Skateboarding
Safety Tips: Skiing
Safety Tips: Sledding
Safety Tips: Snowboarding
Safety Tips: Wrestling

After a Flood: How Families Can Stay Safe
Bathroom Water Safety
Drowning Prevention
Jellyfish Stings
Outdoor Water Safety
Pool Safety
Protecting Kids From Water & Drowning Hazards
Water Park Safety
Water Safety

A KidsHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.