Household tips for preventing scald injuries

SAN DIEGO – Scald injuries are painful and require prolonged treatment. They may result in lifelong scarring and even death. Prevention of scalds is always preferable to treatment and can be accomplished through simple changes in behavior and the home environment.

In conjunction with Burn Awareness Week, Feb. 1 through 7, the American Burn Association and the Burn Institute are providing information relating to scald burns to the community.

“Although anyone can sustain a scald burn, certain people are more likely to be scalded – infants, young children, older adults and people with disabilitie...