How to care for a wound:

If you or your child are injured, the best way to avoid infection is to immediately prevent germs from entering it. Here are some ways to keep a minor wound free from infection:

• Wash your hands to help avoid infection.
• Stop bleeding. Minor cuts and scrapes generally stop bleeding on their own. But if needed use a clean bandage to apply gently pressure and if possible elevate the wound until bleeding ceases.
• Wash the affected area with clean, lukewarm or cold water.
• Disinfect the wound with an antiseptic like, Bepanthen First Aid Cream.
• For protection from germs, use plasters or dressings that don't stick to the wound.
• See a doctor if you see signs of infection such as increased pain, pus, swelling, fever, etc or if it has been more than 5 years after the last tetanus shot.