Health Tip: Preventing Child Burns

(HealthDay News) — Every day, more than 300 children are treated in emergency rooms for burn-related injuries, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To help prevent your child from being burned, the CDC suggests:

1. Install and maintain smoke alarms at home.

2. Supervise children’s use of stoves, ovens and microwaves.

3. Set your water heater’s thermostat to under 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Never leave food unattended on the stove.

5. Have a fire escape plan.

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