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Source domain: westerncape.gov.za
Collected on 8 September 2026
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Burns prevention education and safety guidance
Caregivers, parents, and communities are encouraged to take action to prevent burns in children by identifying and removing household hazards, such as hot liquids and unsecured kettles, and learning how to respond with first aid if a burn occurs.
The document's recorded date is 8 May 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Places
Western Cape, City of Cape Town
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/start-safe-protect-our-little-ones-preventable-injuries-burns-season
As winter approaches and we mark Burns Week in May, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, together with our partners, the Children’s Hospital Trust and ChildSafe South Africa, urge all caregivers, parents and communities to take action to prevent burns, especially with young children.
