The CDC reported 276,086 people received medical care for unintentional burn injuries in 2020.

National Burn Awareness Week February 5-11, is an initiative of the American Burn Association. During this time, burn, fire, and life safety educators increase public awareness on the frequency, devastation, and causes of burn injuries as well as consistent and authoritative measures to prevent these injuries and how to best care for those who are injured.

The theme for National Burn Awareness Week 2023 is “Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire!”

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