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Hot water bottle users have been reminded of two key rules to use the items safely, following a significant increase in burns. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is raising the alarm, urging the public to take immediate safety precautions to avoid serious injuries.

National Burn Awareness Day is tomorrow (Wednesday, October 15) will highlights the risks of accidental burns from these common household items, reports the Mirror .

Data from the Children's Burns Trust and the International Burn Injury Database (iBID) shows a shocking 100% rise in injuries over the last five years. In 2024 alone, more than 1,000 cases were recorded, representing the highest annual figure in over

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