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How to administer first aid for anaphylaxis.

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Last Updated: Jul 2, 2022

How to administer first aid for an animal bite.

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Last Updated: Nov 4, 2022

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How to recognize and provide first aid for a black eye.

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Last Updated: Aug 16, 2022

Learn how to administer first aid for blisters.

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Last Updated: Jan 6, 2024

How to administer first aid for a bruise.

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How to recognize and administer first aid for minor to serious burns.

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Last Updated: Jan 5, 2024

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Do you know how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

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Last Updated: Jul 27, 2023

How to recognize and administer first aid for minor to serious chemical burns.

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Last Updated: Jan 6, 2024

Learn how to administer first aid for a chemical splash in the eye.

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Last Updated: Nov 9, 2023

Learn about the different types of chest pain and what first-aid steps to take if chest pain occurs.

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Last Updated: Feb 17, 2024

Be prepared to provide emergency first aid if you or someone else is choking.

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Last Updated: Oct 11, 2022

How to administer first aid for a corneal abrasion.

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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2022

Following guidelines to care for minor cuts and scrapes can help you avoid infection and heal faster.

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Last Updated: Nov 22, 2023

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What first-aid steps to take for dislocation of a joint.

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Last Updated: Mar 22, 2022

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Learn how to treat electrical burns caused by sources of electricity. The damage may be worse than it looks from the burn on the skin.

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Last Updated: Aug 5, 2022

How to administer first aid for electrical shock.

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Last Updated: Jul 1, 2022

Keeping emergency essentials handy helps you respond safely if trouble strikes. Learn how to assemble a survival kit for your home.

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Last Updated: May 13, 2023

Emergency preparedness includes making sure you can quickly access critical health information for you and your family.

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Last Updated: Oct 13, 2022

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First-aid instructions for fainting.

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Last Updated: Apr 5, 2023

What first-aid steps to take if you or someone else has a fever.

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Last Updated: Jun 11, 2022

First-aid kits — How to assemble first-aid kits for your home and car.

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Last Updated: Jul 13, 2022

Is it something you ate? How to recognize and provide first aid for a foodborne illness.

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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2022

How to give first aid for a foreign object in the ear.

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Last Updated: Oct 8, 2022

Learn how to administer first aid for a foreign object in the eye.

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Last Updated: Jun 11, 2022

First-aid instructions for a foreign object in the nose.

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Last Updated: Jan 21, 2023

Got something stuck in your skin? Use these first-aid tips to safely remove foreign objects and prevent infection.

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Last Updated: Feb 28, 2024

How to give first aid for an inhaled foreign object.

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Last Updated: Oct 19, 2022

Here's how to give first aid for a swallowed foreign object.

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Last Updated: Jan 17, 2023

How to administer first aid for a fracture (broken bone).

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Last Updated: Mar 22, 2022

Learn how to administer first aid for frostbite.

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Last Updated: Sep 21, 2022

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How to recognize and provide first-aid help for gastroenteritis.

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Last Updated: Aug 8, 2023

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How to administer first aid for head trauma.

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Last Updated: Feb 18, 2023

What to do if you or someone else has head pain.

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Last Updated: Feb 21, 2023

How to recognize, get help for and provide first aid for a heart attack.

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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2024

How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heat cramps.

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Last Updated: Apr 12, 2022

How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heat exhaustion.

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Last Updated: Mar 6, 2024

How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heatstroke.

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Last Updated: Apr 15, 2022

How to administer first aid for human bites.

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Last Updated: Feb 11, 2022

How to administer first aid for hypothermia.

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Last Updated: Apr 16, 2022

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How to administer first aid for insect bites or stings.

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Last Updated: Mar 18, 2022

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Any type of transportation can bring on the nausea and dizziness of motion sickness. Here are ways to keep it at bay.

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Last Updated: Jan 7, 2023

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How to give first aid for nosebleeds.

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Last Updated: Jan 21, 2023

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How to recognize and get first-aid help for poisoning.

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Last Updated: Feb 28, 2024

With a puncture wound, stop the bleeding, and clean, medicate and cover it. If the wound is severe or becomes infected, seek medical help.

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Last Updated: Aug 17, 2023

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How to administer first aid for severe bleeding.

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Last Updated: Oct 8, 2022

How to recognize, get help for and provide first aid for shock.

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Last Updated: Apr 21, 2023

If a snake bites you, call 911 or your local emergency number right away, and then take these first-aid steps.

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Last Updated: Aug 9, 2023

How to administer first aid for a spider bite.

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Last Updated: Jun 23, 2023

How to administer first aid for a spinal injury.

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Last Updated: Feb 2, 2023

How to administer first aid for a sprain.

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Last Updated: Mar 22, 2022

A stroke requires immediate medical attention. Find out how to remember the warning signs.

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Last Updated: Jan 27, 2023

Learn how to give first aid and get relief from painful inflamed skin caused by too much sun.

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Last Updated: May 21, 2022

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How to administer first aid for a tick bite.

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Last Updated: Mar 15, 2024

If your tooth gets knocked out, handle it by the top or crown only, and take immediate steps so your tooth can be saved and successfully implanted.

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Last Updated: Feb 2, 2018

Until you see a dentist, use floss to remove any food particles, take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever, and apply an OTC antiseptic to the gum area.

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Last Updated: Jun 8, 2018