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General Medicine

Preventing Burns



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A burn is an injury to your body. It is caused by: 

  • Heat

  • Chemicals

  • Electricity

  • Fire

  • Sun or radiation

A burn can cause skin to swell, blister, or scar. Germs can easily enter damaged skin an...

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