Burn prevention is a key endeavor of Shriners Hospitals for Children, which is why the hospital system began its Burn Awareness campaigns more than 25 years ago. Held the first full week in February, Burn Awareness Week is recognized by the National Health and Information Center, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Burn Awareness 2008: Preventing Gasoline Burns
The Shriners Hospitals for Children specializing in burns have treated more than 800 children since 2002 for acute burn injuries resulting from ignition of highly flammable materials such as gasoline. Kids ages 13 and older are in the highest at risk group for gasoline and other flammable substances.
During Burn Awareness Week 2008, February 3-9, Shriners Hospitals is concentrating on preventing gasoline burn injuries and promoting the safe use and storage of gasoline.
Most gasoline injuries are avoidable through proper use and storage of gasoline. We hope that you'll join us in our mission to prevent burn injuries.
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