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Abrasions

An abrasion is a superficial rub or wearing off of the skin, usually caused by a scrape or a brush burn.

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Ankle Sprains

An ankle sprain is a stretch injury of the ligaments that support the ankle.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning happens because of excess exposure to carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous, colorless, tasteless, odorless gas that is produced from the incomplete burning of fuels that contain carbon.

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Eye Injuries

Eye injuries can be serious and are usually quite painful. They are a common cause of vision loss in children.

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Facial Cuts and Wounds

Facial cuts and wounds can occur by a child while playing, climbing, or during sports activities.

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Fractures

A fracture is a break in the bone that occurs when more force is applied to the bone than the bone can withstand.

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Head or Brain Injury

Head injury is a broad term that describes many different types of conditions — ranging from bumps and bruises to concussions, skull fractures, and serious brain injuries.

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Heat Cramps, Exhaustion, and Stroke

Heat-related illnesses happen when a person is exposed to abnormal or prolonged amounts of heat and humidity without relief or adequate fluids.

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Hydration

Hydration relates to the amount of fluids the body loses vs. the amount of fluids it takes in.

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Lead Poisoning

Lead poisoning occurs when lead — once a common ingredient in paint and still used in batteries, pipes, pottery, and some cosmetics — builds up in the body.

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