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    Basic First Aid
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet describes first aid procedures including bleeding control and attending to victims of shock. Instructions for the Heimlich maneuver for choking victims, burn care, and the appropriate... Details >
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Cat and Dog Bites  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This fact sheet answers commonly-asked questions regarding dog and cat bites. First aid procedures, what to expect if your doctor has to treat a dog or cat bite, and prevention strategies are among t... Details >
    American Academy of Family Physicians
    Everyday Illnesses and Injuries  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Information for kids about some common illnesses and injuries. From a variety of aches, pains and injuries to what you may have when you just "feel sick". Tells also about applying first aid for som... Details >
    Nemours Foundation
    Find an Emergency Cardiovascular Care Class  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The American Heart Association offers several courses to help you save a life. Courses include CPR for Friends and Family, Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and the Heartsaver Automated External Defibrillator... Details >
    American Heart Association
    First Aid for Electrical Accidents
    This online fact sheet provides step-by-step instructions for the first aid treatment of victims of electrical shock and electrical burn accidents.... Details >
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    First Aid Kits for the Farm and Home
    Tips for assembling useful first kits for the farm -- tractors and other farm machinery and the home and for each family car.... Details >
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): You Can Do It!  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Chinese-Traditional Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page presents illustrated guides detailing CPR, as well as first aid for choking victims.... Details >
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    Midwest Flood Response and Recovery
    Also available in: Spanish
    Get the latest information on the Midwest floods, including how to find family and friends, get help, donate and volunteer, and learn about health and safety and what the Government is doing to help. ... Details >
    U.S. General Services Administration
    Training Center Directory - Safety  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The National Safety Council offers this searchable database of training centers providing defensive driving, first aid/emergency care, and work zone flagger courses.... Details >
    National Safety Council
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