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What to Do First for Burns

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4 Mins Watch
03 Feb 2026
First Aid & CPR

That “home remedy” can actually make a burn worse. This quick animated guide shows what to do in the first moments, what to avoid, and how to tell when it’s more than a minor burn.

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