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Topic Index - Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings

Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings Home

Minor Problem vs. a True Emergency

Preventing Injuries - How You Can Help Your Child

Household Safety Checklist

Emergency Contact Information

Bites and Stings

Facts About Animal Bites

Treatment for Dog and Cat Bites and Scratches

Cat Scratch Disease

Treatment for Human Bites

Why Young Children Bite

Fleas, Mites, and Chiggers

Tick Bites Overview

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Minor Cuts, Scrapes, and Skin Wounds

Minor Injuries Overview

Lacerations Without Stitches

Lacerations with Stitches

Puncture Wounds

Small Cuts and Scrapes

Superficial Injuries to the Face and Head

Superficial Injuries Overview

Cuts and Wounds of the Face

Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Airway

Insects in the Ear

Cuts and Wounds of the Mouth and Lips

Injuries to the Teeth

Cuts and Wounds of the External Ear

Cuts and Wounds of the Nose

Anatomy of the Eye

Avoiding Eye Injuries

Cosmetic Safety for Contact Lens Wearers

Corneal Abrasions

Chemical Burns of the Eye

Bruising or Black Eye (Ecchymosis)

Fractures of the Orbit

Eyelid Lacerations

Foreign Bodies in the Eye

Blood in the Eye (Hyphema)

Muscle and Joint Injuries

Sprains and Strains

Nursemaid's Elbow

Thermal Injuries

Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Stroke)

Facts About Poisons

First-Aid for Poisoning

Childproof Your Home for Poisons

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Mushroom Poisoning in Children

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© 2000-2020 The StayWell Company, LLC. 800 Township Line Road, Yardley, PA 19067. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.