05/11/2026
🎆 Keep the sparkle in Bonfire Night — and stay safe! 💚
Fireworks, cosy coats and a warming hot chocolate… there’s plenty to enjoy! But bonfires, sparklers and hot drinks can cause serious burns, so here are Aston Pharmacy’s top tips:
🧤 **Sparklers need supervision.** Never give them to children under five. Wear gloves, hold them at arm’s length and put finished sparklers straight into a bucket of water.
🎇 **Enjoy the view from a safe distance.** An organised display is the safer option. Never return to a firework once it’s been lit, even if it hasn’t gone off.
🔥 **Watch those winter layers.** Keep scarves, loose clothing and little ones well away from flames.
☕ **Mind the hot drinks.** Keep them out of children’s reach and let them cool before sipping.
🚰 **Know what to do if a burn happens:**
• Cool it under cool running water for **20 minutes**.
• Remove nearby jewellery or clothing, but leave anything stuck to the skin.
• After cooling, lay cling film loosely over the burn — don’t wrap it around a limb or place it over the face.
• Don’t apply ice, butter or creams, and don’t burst blisters.
📞 **Unsure what to do? Contact NHS 111.** For very large or deep burns, or burns to the face, call 999 or go to A&E.
Save this post as a handy reminder and share it with anyone heading out to celebrate. Have a brilliant, safe Bonfire Night! ✨
