Animal bites If an animal bite breaks the skin, you need to treat it to prevent the risk of infection. Learn what to do.
Object in ear or nose - baby and child Children and babies often push foreign objects into their nose or ears, which could cause temporary deafness or burns and bleeding in the nose. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Eye injuries - chemical burns Splashes of chemical substances to the eye can cause a serious injury if not treated quickly. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Cuts and grazes Cuts and grazes are common injuries that can usually be treated at home. Learn what to do.
Blisters Blisters are common on the feet and can be caused by ill-fitting shoes, but can appear anywhere on the skin. Learn what to look for and what to do.
Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is an eye condition caused by allergies or infections. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Electrocution - low voltage current Currents can cause serious injury. Find out what to look for and what to do if someone suffers electrocution from low voltage current.
Eye injuries - flash burns Flash burn is a condition that occurs when the surface of the eye is damaged by exposure to ultraviolet light. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Eye injuries - foreign object in the eye Get first aid advice from St John Ambulance about eye injuries, including symptoms and treatment for eye injuries and when you have something in your eye.
Eye injuries - eye wounds All eye injuries are serious as they can affect the casualty’s vision. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Fever A fever is when a person has a persistent high temperature above 37°C (98.6°F). Find out what to look for and what to do.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common illness for children which can also affect adults. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Headaches Most headaches aren’t serious, however some headaches can be a sign of more serious conditions. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Insect stings Insect stings can be painful but are not usually dangerous. However, stings to the mouth or throat can be more serious. Find out what to do.
Nettle stings Nettle stings can be itchy and you may feel a stinging or burning sensation. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Spider bites Some spider and insect bites and stings can cause serious illnesses and in some cases be fatal. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Splinters Splinters from wood, glass, or metal can enter the skin and can carry a risk of infection. Learn what to do.
Tick bites Ticks can carry diseases and so should be removed as soon as possible. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Toothache A toothache can occur when pulp inside a tooth becomes inflamed due to decay. If left untreated, it can become infected and lead to an abscess. Find out what to look for and what to do.
Vomiting and diarrhoea Vomiting and diarrhoea can cause the body to lose vital fluids and salts. Find out what to look for and what to do.
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