FIRST AID INFO
Clean. Treat. Protect.
Check out our resources below to learn how to care for yourself and others in a variety of situations.
Discover the Essentials of Caring for Your Wounds
First Aid Basics
Find out how to properly treat cuts, scrapes, and burns so you can feel confident handling these first aid basics.
Post-Surgery Care and Recovery
Find out how to care for your incision—and yourself—after surgery to help prevent infection so you can recover faster.
Diabetes Wound Care
Find out how to better manage your care and minimize the risk of complications with first aid knowledge essential for people with diabetes.
FIRST AID BASICS
What Are Scabs? And How to Heal Them Fast
Scabs are a natural part of the body’s healing process when wounds are left uncovered.
FIRST AID BASICS
Hydrocolloid Bandages
Most of us are likely to experience acne blemishes at some point in our lives, so if you have them – you’re far from alone.
FIRST AID BASICS
How to Help Cuts & Minor Wounds Heal Fast
Our bodies’ natural healing processes usually spring into action whenever we get a cut, scrape, or minor injury.
FIRST AID BASICS
First Aid Kits: What to Have and What to Know
First aid kits play a vital role in any home, dorm, workplace or school, in case of accidents or injuries.
FIRST AID BASICS
How To Prevent Scarring For Different Types of Scars
Many of us have a story attached to a scar on our body.
FIRST AID BASICS
How to Treat & Prevent Blisters
Blisters can be a major annoyance, but the good news is they can also be easy to deal with when you know how! With the right knowledge, you can learn how to treat a blister – and even prevent them from happening in the first place.
FIRST AID BASICS
How To Treat A Burn At Home & Types Of Burns
Burns can happen very easily, especially in the home and workplace1.
POST-SURGERY CARE AND RECOVERY
Incision Care
You’re on the road to recovery! While you’re healing from your surgery or stitches, plan on spending 10-20 minutes a day inspecting and caring for your incision.
POST-SURGERY CARE AND RECOVERY
C-Section Recovery
One in every three babies in the United States is delivered by cesarean section—a surgical birth that requires an incision to the mother’s uterus and abdominal wall.
FIRST AID BASICS
Beyond Cuts & Scrapes: How to Treat Other Types of Minor Wounds
There are plenty of minor wounds that you may encounter aside from your everyday cuts and scrapes.
FIRST AID BASICS
Protect Yourself: Covered Wounds Heal Faster
It’s true! Scientific studies show that cuts, scrapes, and burns heal quicker when covered versus uncovered.