healthy and cooking: Accidents and injuries

Accidents and injuries

What to do if someone's been hurt or poisoned.

In this section

Bites and stings

Know what to do if you’ve been bitten or stung – this section covers animal and human bites, wasp and bee stings, insect and spider bites, jellyfish stings and stings from nettles. Read more
Cuts, grazes and puncture wounds

Advice on how to care for cuts, grazes or puncture wounds, and when to seek medical help. Read more
Eye injuries

If you or a family member injures an eye, basic first aid can prevent further damage or loss of sight. Read more
Finger injuries

Some finger injuries can be serious and you will need to go to hospital. Find out when to seek help. Read more
Head injury

Head injuries can be very serious, even if there are no immediate symptoms. Find out when to get help. Read more
Poisoning

There are many substances that can be poisonous, and most poisonings are accidental. Find out what to do if you or a family member has been exposed to poison. Read more
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