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Back to school safety: ER24’s top tips for parents

The new school year can feel a little chaotic, but simple habits like organised mornings, lighter bags, and safer drop-offs go a long way in keeping your child safe, calm, and healthy.
The soundtrack that could save a life

ER24 experts are trained in advanced life support techniques, but bystander CPR can be the difference between life and death before expert help arrives on scene.
Stay safe around electricity: the risks you need to know

Electrocution can happen in seconds, often due to faulty wiring, damaged appliances, or exposed cables. Outdoors, it’s commonly linked to power lines, especially during construction or when metal tools or ladders touch live electricity. At home, children face added risk when plug points are left uncovered, or appliances are used near water.
Safe summer meals outdoors: top tips to prevent food poisoning

Don’t let your summer braai or picnic send anyone to the Emergency Centre. Follow these safety tips to avoid food poisoning over the holiday season.
Summer heat safety for seniors

In the summer months, heat hits harder, lasts longer, and affects older adults far more than many people realise.
Make way for the ambulance – safely!

When ambulances are trying to reach someone in desperate need of medical attention, your response as a driver can make all the difference.
Angina: What is it and when does it become an emergency

Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort caused by a lack of oxygen-rich blood flowing to the heart muscle. Learn when to seek urgent medical attention.
The 3 biggest mistakes to avoid make if you suspect a head injury

A head injury can change a life in minutes. Whether caused by a fall, a sports injury, or a road accident, knowing how to respond in the first hour can make the difference between a full recovery and serious long-term damage.
How IV lines save lives

Small, quick and often overlooked, intravenous (IV) access is sometimes vital to saving lives – especially in pre-hospital emergency care.
Preparing for floods and fires in South Africa

South Africa experiences extreme weather patterns throughout the year, and accepting that this is our new normal comes with a lot of preparation.
World Bipolar Day: How ER24 paramedics respond to mania

Mania, often seen in bipolar disorder, is an elevated, irritable, or expansive mood that affects thoughts, behaviour, and relationships.

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Back to school safety: ER24’s top tips for parents

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