Scalds and burns are common holiday injuries – a burns nurse explains how to avoid and treat them

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As the temperature drops and the evenings become darker, we may be more worried about the possibility of slipping on ice than sustaining burn injuries.

But, scalds (caused by hot liquid or steam) and burns (caused by hot objects such as ovens and hair tongs) are among the most common holiday injuries, especially in children.