First aid and prevention of 5 most common childhood emergencies
This article is about first-aid for five common emergencies fits/seizures, drowning, poisoning, snake bite and choking.. Most accidents and poisoning occur when the child becomes curious about the environment and are able to reach for objects, from around 1 year to 5 years. Accidents decline after 5 years when the child becomes aware of the surroundings and harmful household items. Intentional poisoning and accidents occur in teenagers when they try dangerous experiences. It is essential that everyone knows basic first aid.