Seizures

Did you know a common misconception is that an Iron spoon is a form of first aid for a seizure?! Since some seizures stop within a minute or 2, some conclude it is due to holding iron in one's mouth. This is wrong! If anything, it can cause injury to the mouth, gum or teeth.

Get first aid trained and you won't make these mistakes!

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African Remedies

Africa is rich in natural resources which can serve as a form of first aid for medical emergenc Many African communities benefit from the natural resources that they have, by utilizing the resources to relieve pain and potentially save lives.

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Snakebites

Traditional African healers are sought out to cure snakebites, which according to reports can do more harm than good.

This is often due to lack of access to antivenom treatment or snakebite first aid. First aid training on snakebites is a growing necessity https://t.co/897aFi1HZl @BBCWorld

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