If an animal bite breaks the skin, you need to treat it to prevent the risk of infection. Learn what to do.

Children and babies often push foreign objects into their nose or ears, which could cause temporary deafness or burns and bleeding in the nose. Find out what to look for and what to do.

Splashes of chemical substances to the eye can cause a serious injury if not treated quickly. Find out what to look for and what to do.

Cuts and grazes are common injuries that can usually be treated at home. Learn what to do.

Blisters are common on the feet and can be caused by ill-fitting shoes, but can appear anywhere on the skin. Learn what to look for and what to do.

Bruises can be painful and tender. Find out what causes bruising and what to do.

Conjunctivitis is an eye condition caused by allergies or infections. Find out what to look for and what to do.

Earache is often caused by an infection. Learn what to look for and what to do for earache.

Currents can cause serious injury. Find out what to look for and what to do if someone suffers electrocution from low voltage current.

Get first aid advice from St John Ambulance about eye injuries, including symptoms and treatment for eye injuries and when you have something in your eye.

All eye injuries are serious as they can affect the casualty’s vision. Find out what to look for and what to do.

A fever is when a person has a persistent high temperature above 37°C (98.6°F). Find out what to look for and what to do.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common illness for children which can also affect adults. Find out what to look for and what to do.

Most headaches aren’t serious, however some headaches can be a sign of more serious conditions. Find out what to look for and what to do.

Insect stings can be painful but are not usually dangerous. However, stings to the mouth or throat can be more serious. Find out what to do.

Nettle stings can be itchy and you may feel a stinging or burning sensation. Find out what to look for and what to do.

Some spider and insect bites and stings can cause serious illnesses and in some cases be fatal. Find out what to look for and what to do.

Splinters from wood, glass, or metal can enter the skin and can carry a risk of infection. Learn what to do.

Ticks can carry diseases and so should be removed as soon as possible. Find out what to look for and what to do.

A toothache can occur when pulp inside a tooth becomes inflamed due to decay. If left untreated, it can become infected and lead to an abscess. Find out what to look for and what to do.

Vomiting and diarrhoea can cause the body to lose vital fluids and salts. Find out what to look for and what to do.