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How to recognize and provide first aid for anaphylaxis.

Last Updated: Feb 6, 2018

How to administer first aid for an animal bite.

Last Updated: Oct 26, 2017

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

Last Updated: Mar 13, 2018

How to administer first aid for blisters.

Last Updated: Feb 13, 2018

How to administer first aid for a bruise.

Last Updated: Oct 31, 2017

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

Last Updated: Jan 30, 2018

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

Last Updated: Feb 16, 2018

How to administer first aid for a chemical burn.

Last Updated: Feb 8, 2018

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

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2018

What first-aid steps to take if you or someone else has chest pain.

Last Updated: Jan 26, 2018

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

Last Updated: Oct 12, 2017

How to administer first aid for a corneal abrasion.

Last Updated: Jan 30, 2018

How to administer first aid for a cut or scrape.

Last Updated: Oct 29, 2019

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

Last Updated: Mar 9, 2018

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How to administer first aid for an electrical burn.

Last Updated: Jan 18, 2018

How to administer first aid for electrical shock.

Last Updated: Feb 7, 2018

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

Last Updated: Sep 14, 2019

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

Last Updated: Nov 13, 2018

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First-aid instructions for fainting.

Last Updated: May 17, 2018

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

Last Updated: Sep 11, 2019

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

Last Updated: Jul 11, 2018

How to recognize and provide first aid for a foodborne illness.

Last Updated: Feb 15, 2018

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

Last Updated: Sep 12, 2017

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

Last Updated: Jul 27, 2017

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

Last Updated: Sep 21, 2017

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

Last Updated: Dec 10, 2019

How to administer first aid for an inhaled foreign object.

Last Updated: Oct 13, 2017

Here’s how to administer first aid for a swallowed foreign object.

Last Updated: Oct 12, 2017

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

Last Updated: Feb 10, 2018

How to administer first aid for frostbite.

Last Updated: Oct 26, 2017

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

Last Updated: Jul 24, 2019

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How to administer first aid for head trauma.

Last Updated: Nov 16, 2018

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

Last Updated: Feb 13, 2020

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

Last Updated: Jan 17, 2018

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

Last Updated: Mar 2, 2018

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

Last Updated: Mar 31, 2020

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

Last Updated: Apr 1, 2020

How to administer first aid for human bites.

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2018

How to administer first aid for hypothermia.

Last Updated: Apr 15, 2020

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How to administer first aid for insect bites or stings.

Last Updated: Feb 17, 2018

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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.

Last Updated: Sep 12, 2017

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How to administer first aid for nosebleeds.

Last Updated: Sep 21, 2017

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

Last Updated: Apr 3, 2020

How to administer first aid for puncture wounds.

Last Updated: Aug 15, 2019

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How to administer first aid for severe bleeding.

Last Updated: Oct 19, 2017

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

Last Updated: Sep 11, 2019

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

Last Updated: Aug 3, 2019

How to administer first aid for a spider bite.

Last Updated: Feb 14, 2018

How to administer first aid for a spinal injury.

Last Updated: Feb 13, 2020

How to administer first aid for a sprain.

Last Updated: Feb 14, 2018

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

Last Updated: Sep 30, 2017

How to administer first aid for sunburn to get rapid sunburn relief.

Last Updated: May 30, 2020

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How to administer first aid for a tick bite.

Last Updated: Oct 22, 2019

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.

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.

Last Updated: Jun 8, 2018