p stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 20px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 text-align left font-family Arial Helvetica sans-serif Burn Awareness Week is celebrated from February 3-9 2013. One of the focus areas is preventing scald burn injuries.pp stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 20px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 font-family Arial Helvetica sans-serif Did you knowpul stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 1em margin-left 2em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em color rgb98 98 98 font-family Arial Helvetica sans-serif font-size 13px li stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc A scald is a burn from hot liquid or steam.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc Every day 352 children ages 19 and under are injured as a result of a fire or burn-related cause.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc Among children under 5 years of age scalds or contact burns are responsible for 90 percent of burn injuries.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc Children have thinner skin than adults which can result in a more severe burn.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc The most common places children experience scalds are in the kitchen or dining rooms and in the bathrooms.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc The maximum recommended residential water temperature is 120F 48C.nbspnbspliulp stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 20px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 font-family Arial Helvetica sans-serif It is important to remember that children especially those ages 4 and under may not perceive danger have less control of their environment may lack the ability to escape a life-threatening burn situation and may not be able to tolerate the physical stress of a burn injury.pp stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 20px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 font-family Arial Helvetica sans-serif Since burns are recognized as one of the most painful and devastating injuries a person can sustain and survive we want to arm you with the tools to keep your children safe from this devastating injury. Here are a few tips that will help.ptable aligncenter cellspacing20 stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px border-top-width 1px border-right-width 1px border-bottom-width 1px border-left-width 1px border-top-style solid border-right-style solid border-bottom-style solid border-left-style solid border-top-color rgb0 102 153 border-right-color rgb0 102 153 border-bottom-color rgb0 102 153 border-left-color rgb0 102 153 width 417px color rgb98 98 98 font-family Arial Helvetica sans-serif font-size 13px line-height 18px tbody stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px tr stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px td stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 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0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 strong stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-weight bold KITCHEN AND HOT FOODstrongpul stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 1em margin-left 2em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em li stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc Keep children at least 3 feet from hot appliances pots pans or food.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc Use spill-resistant mugs when drinking hot liquids around children.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc Avoid using tablecloths or anything a child can pull on and cause hot food to spill.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc When cooking use back burners and keep pot handles turned towards the back of the stove.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc Always tuck cords from appliances where children cannot reach them.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc Never hold a child when cooking something hot.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc Test and stir all food before serving children to make sure it is cool enough to eat.lili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc Supervise children closely when they are in or near the kitchen.liulp stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 20px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 strong stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-weight bold BATHROOMstrongpul stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 1em margin-left 2em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em li stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc Always test the bath water with your hand before bathing children.nbsplili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc When children are in or near the bath watch them closely checking the water temperature frequently.nbsplili stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0.8em padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px line-height 1.5em list-style-type disc If you are unable to control the temperature that comes out of your faucet install special tub spouts or shower heads that can shut off the flow of water when it gets too 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0px padding-left 0px tr stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px td stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 h3 stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0.25em margin-bottom 0.25em margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 14px color rgb68 68 68 h3h4 alignleft stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0.25em margin-bottom 0.25em margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px color rgb232 141 15 font-size 14px line-height 18px Questions and Answersh4p alignleft stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 20px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 strong stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-weight bold QstrongnbspWhat are anti-scald devicespp alignleft stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 20px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 strong stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-weight bold AstrongnbspThese heat-sensitive devices stop the flow of water when the temperature reaches a pre-set degree to prevent water that is too hot from coming out of the tap.pp alignleft stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 20px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 Some anti-scald devices can be screwed onto the fixture without professional help and some faucets and shower heads also include this feature. You can pick up an anti-scald device at any home improvement store.pp alignleft stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 20px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 strong stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-weight bold QstrongnbspWhat is a safe bathing temperaturepp alignleft stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 20px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-size 13px line-height 18px color rgb98 98 98 strong stylemargin-top 0px margin-right 0px margin-bottom 0px margin-left 0px padding-top 0px padding-right 0px padding-bottom 0px padding-left 0px font-weight bold AstrongnbspThe recommended safe and comfortable temperature for bathing a young child is no more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Remember to set your water heater at 120 degrees.ptdtrtbodytablepbr typemozppInfo courtesy of www.safekids.orgppp
