Burns linked to steam inhalation as parents incorrectly believe it helps cure Covid-19
Doctors are seeing an influx of children with burns linked to steam inhalation as parents incorrectly believe it helps cure Covid-19. So we’re raising awareness of this danger, alongside other burns risks during lockdown including hot drinks, bath water scalds and burns from cooking.
Child Accident Prevention Trust have pulled together lots of family-friendly content on preventing burns during lockdown, including articles, social media posts, a fact sheet, first aid advice, an activity sheet and an illustration.
Please read our advice and share it far and wide.