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Burn Awareness at home

Did you know that young children's skin is thinner than older children and adults, and their skin burns at lower temperatures and more deeply?

Since burns are recognized as one of the most painful and devastating injuries a person can sustain and survive, we want to arm you with the tools to keep your children safe from this devastating injury.

Burn Awareness Week is celebrated from February 7-13, 2010. This year one of the focus areas is preventing scald burn injuries.

It is important to remember that children, especially those ages 4 and under, may not perceive danger, have less control of their environment, may lack the ability to escape a life-threatening burn situation and may not be able to tolerate the physical stress of a burn injury.

Safety TipTop tips to keep your kids safe around the house.

  • Establish a safe hot water temperature by setting your water heater to deliver water at a temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit or by installing anti-scald devices.
  • Do not place hot food or liquids near the counter's edge or within a child's reach.
  • Do not hold children while cooking or drinking hot liquids.
  • Make the stove area a "kid-free zone" (3 feet is a good distance). Mark it on the floor with bright tape.
  • Keep electrical cords out of reach of children.

 

Questions and Anwsers

Q: What are anti-scald devices?

A: These heat sensitive devices stop the flow of water when the temperature reaches a pre-set temperature to prevent water that is too hot from coming out of the tap.

Some anti-scald devices can be screwed onto the fixture without professional help and some faucets and shower heads also include this feature. You can pick up an anti-scald device at any home improvement store.

Q: What is a safe bathing temperature?

A: The recommended safe and comfortable temperature for bathing a young child is no more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Remember to set your water heater at 120 degrees.
Calendar of Events
Effective Resume Writing
3/17/2010
6:30pm. Join Skagit Valley College Professors Brian Hanchett and Jim Jolly for this free program at the Mount Vernon City Library.
Little Mountain Trail Work Parties
3/27/2010 - 12/11/2010
Volunteer trail building at Little Mountain Park is underway. If you're interested in helping please come to a volunteer work party at 10am-4:30pm on 3/27, 4/10, 4/24 and additional dates listed below.
27th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
4/1/2010 - 4/30/2010
Come see the colorful walk-in tulip fields & enjoy the many activities and events throughout April, including visits to local farms, nurseries & wineries, art shows, the Street Fair, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, & much more.
Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair
4/16/2010 - 4/18/2010
1st Street, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Live music at two stages, children's activities and a wonderful variety of food, with artisans from 8 states. Over 100 juried arts and crafts vendors.
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