11-month-old toddler hospitalized in serious condition after being scalded by boiling water
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A distressing incident occurred yesterday in a private home, when an 11-month-old toddler was seriously injured as a result of burns from boiling water. Magen David Adom teams summoned to the scene provided her with initial medical treatment and rushed her to the hospital.
The toddler arrived at the hospital suffering from burns of varying degrees on her body. Following an initial medical assessment in the emergency room, it was decided to transfer her for hospitalization in the pediatric intensive care unit, where she is under the close supervision of the medical staff.
Medics and paramedics who arrived at the scene reported that the baby was burned while she was in the bathtub. The police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the case to understand how water at such a high temperature reached the vicinity of the toddler.
Child safety experts are once again emphasizing the great importance of checking water temperature before placing babies into a bath. According to them, the skin of toddlers is very sensitive, and even water that seems warm to adults can cause severe burns to infants.
This current case joins a series of household accidents that can be prevented by strictly following simple safety rules. The public is urged to exercise increased vigilance in the home environment and to keep children away from danger zones, especially in bathrooms and kitchens.
Sources: היום
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