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Burn Prevention Fact Sheets

Burn injuries can happen quickly—at home, outdoors, or during everyday routines. These practical, evidence-informed fact sheets help individuals, families, and communities stay safe. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate, use these quick-reference guides to support prevention efforts and make a lasting impact.


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Burn Prevention Fact Sheets

These easy-to-use resources help raise awareness of everyday burn risks and offer practical tips to keep individuals, families, and communities safe. 

Home & Everyday Safety

Burn injuries often happen during everyday routines.


Contact Burns
Cooking Safety for All
Dry Ice Burns
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Children & Teens Safety

Children are especially vulnerable to burns from hot liquids, fire, and unsafe behaviors. 


Campus Safety
Pediatric Scalds: A Burning Issue
Vaping Safety
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Outdoor & Recreational Safety

Outdoor activities carry unique fire and burn risks.


Gasoline Fire Safety
Fireworks – Leave the Show to the Pros
Frostbite and Hypothermia
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Education, Data, & Advocacy

Explore tools that support education, advocacy, and research in burn prevention. 


Burn Incidence & Treatment in the U.S. Fact Sheet
Position Statement on Home Oxygen Use
Portable Fuel Container Act
ABA Advocacy Highlights
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Disclaimer and Usage 

Content developed by the American Burn Association (ABA.) Materials may be used for educational purposes in any setting. You may add your organization’s logo, but the ABA logo must remain and not be removed without permission. 

This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider. © American Burn Association 2025