Burns

The best way to treat a burn injury is to prevent it from happening. Learn a​bout common causes of bur​n injuries in children and how to prevent them.

Small, minor burns can be treated at home. Larger, deeper burns or burns in a sensitive area may need to be treated in hospital or at an outpatient clinic.

Burns are painful. Options for pain management include medications, physical treatments and psychological treatments.

View videos about different topics such as prevention, first aid, caring for your child after a burn and knowing when to take your child to the hospital.