Every child’s safety matters

Acknowledging children’s efforts encourages them to continue practising safety measures, positive feedback strengthens their commitment to staying safe. Every child’s safety matters!     By teaching them how to make safer choices through fun and...

Burn Prevention Starts Where you Live

As we enter Burn Awareness Month, we’re turning the spotlight on burn risks in and around the home, and the various ways you can prevent these tragedies from unfolding. Burn Risks exist in every type of living space, whether you’re living in a house, flat...

Contact Burns in the Summer Heat

As temperatures soar this summer, it’s important to be mindful of objects that absorb and retain the sun’s intense rays. These everyday items, when left exposed to the sun, can become dangerously hot and cause serious contact burns. Surfaces like metal, playground...

Flammable Liquids Burn Awareness

As we delve into Burn Awareness Month, it’s crucial to shine a spotlight on one of the most prevalent yet often overlooked hazards in our daily lives – flammable liquids. From gasoline powering our vehicles to cleaning solvents tucked away in household cabinets,...

Hidden Dangers of Hot Water Bottles

When the temperatures drop and chilly nights set in, many of us turn to all types of hot water bottles for comfort and warmth. These cozy companions have been around for centuries, providing a soothing heat that helps us relax and sleep better. However, it’s...

Radiation Burn

Radiation burn or radiation dermatitis is a common side effect of external beam radiation therapy to treat some forms of cancer. While it can be highly effective in destroying cancer cells, radiation can also damage healthy tissue in the surrounding area. The...

Old Wives’ Tales

Old wives’ tales are traditional beliefs that have been passed down over generations, often without any scientific evidence to support them. When it comes to burn treatment, there are several old wives’ tales that people may still believe in. However,...

Burn Safety Activity Book

Welcome, friends! Did you know that every year, globally a total of 8,378,122 new cases of burns are identified? That’s a staggering number, and it’s why burn awareness is so important. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to prevent burns and stay safe. We have...

Dr Coffee Burn Awareness Podcast

🔥Dr Coffee NEW EPISODE!!🔥 Dr Coffee is proud to present this episode in collaboration with the Smile Foundation SA & Burnshield. The month of May has been marked as BURNS AWARENESS MONTH by the National Burns Association of South Africa (NBASA), with a key focus...

Complications From Burns and Scalds

Burns and scalds can be painful and traumatic injuries, and they can also lead to a range of complications that can be both physically and emotionally distressing. From shock, heat exhaustion, infections and scarring to hypothermia and respiratory complications, there...

Don’t Pop That Blister Until You Read This!

A much debated question, to pop or not to pop that blister. Blisters can form from a burn injury at different stages depending on the severity of the burn. The the body’s immune system responds to the injury by releasing fluid to help protect and heal the...

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