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Act first!

  • POSTED ON: 10 Sep, 2021
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  • POSTED BY: Madhumitha Srinivasan | Video: Jagadish Kumar TPM | Illustrations: Preeti Shibu Ninan
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Injuries or medical emergencies happen when least expected. The only thing we can do is be prepared. From a minor cut, a bee sting, to a dress catching fire, learn a few tips on what you can and must do first, before you seek medical help or until help arrives.

Here are a few tips in case of medical emergencies.

First, call!

Memorise the numbers you will need to call in case of any emergency, including that of your parents, and/or neighbours, and the emergency services. Also, write it all down on a piece of paper and put it up where everyone in your family or classroom can see. Here is a basic list of emergency numbers:

National Emergency Number: 112

Police: 100

Fire: 101

Ambulance: 102

For children in need of assistance: 1098

Road Accident Emergency Service: 1073

Now watch the video for more tips.