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On Guard - burns and scolds
By Maggie Jones,
Nursery World,
27 July 2000
Every year around 35,000 children aged under five go to hospital after a burn or scald at home or in the garden. Most of these injuries are relatively minor, although they cause pain and distress to the child, and may leave scars. In some cases, however, the burns and scalds can be severe and result in surgery and a long stay in hospital, or even death. In 1998, 29 children under five died from burns.
Every year around 35,000 children aged under five go to hospital after a burn or scald at home or in the garden. Most of these...
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