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The amount of myths about first aid and how to care for people is overwhelming. One of them is that you should "reach" into someone’s mouth when their having a seizure, so you could hold their tongue during an episode. Contrary to this popular myth, people can't swallow their tongue during a seizure, so don't put anything in their mouth. When doing so, they could damage their teeth or, more certainly, bite you.

Have you ever wondered how long should you leave a Band-Aid on? Well, you should keep a wound covered with a Band-Aid for at least 1 day. However, if it takes your injury a bit longer to heal, you may have to keep it covered for 2 days. It just depends on how fast your body recovers! There you go! Band-Aids are a part of our first aid kits :) Check the link in our bio for more info!

Did you know there’s a fourth-degree burn? Major burns are very serious and always need medical assistance. First and second-degree burns can be treated using a first aid kit. Do you have one? Feel free to check the link in our bio for more info :)

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Slips, trips and falls, right beside knife injuries, are the most frequent accidents in a restaurant kitchen. Are you a restaurant owner? Do you have a first aid kit in case something happens? Check the link in our bio to learn more about our kits :) You never know, right?

When camping, and in case of an animal bite or sting: Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and warm water to reduce the risk of infection being transferred from the animal.

Raise and support the wound and pat it dry, preferably with clean gauze from your first aid kit. Then cover it with a sterile wound dressing.

Animal bites and stings are very, very common during a camping trip. Are you prepared for an emergency of that kind?

Do you know what to do in case of an accident? Stay tuned for tomorrow's Friday Tip to learn more :)

Have you ever heard about the 3 C’s for first aid? Now you have :)

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Here are the 4 “must have” items on any first aid kit!

If you don’t have a kit yet, feel free to check the link in our bio for more information on first aid kits :)

You never know when you’re going to need it 😊

If you suspect someone is having a stroke, check their face for signs of drooping or numbness on one side versus the other. And please call 911 asap. Check the link in our bio for more information on first aid kits. You never know.

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If ice is available, like, for example, in a sports event, it’s always a good idea to wrap the limb to prevent swelling. Check the link in our bio to learn more about first aid kits :) You never know.

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