What to do if your child gets badly burnt

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How do you know if your child’s burn injury is serious? And what do you do until you can get to a hospital or clinic? We’re getting hands-on advice from specialist surgeon Dr Nikki Allorto of Burn Care Trust on how parents can take action in the face of a burn emergency. A must-listen for ALL PARENTS! Brought to you by Epimax Baby & Junior – our family, for your family. Also supported by Jacaranda 94.2.

8 Jun 2022 English South Africa Kids & Family

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