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Keep Germs at Bay During Summer Keep Germs at Bay During Summer

It's inevitable, scrapes, cuts and minor injuries come with outdoor summer activities. Burns, cuts, scrapes and minor abrasions can happen while grilling, rollerblading, working or doing other recreational activities. But when injuries do happen, an important thing to remember is to keep dirt and germs out of cuts and scrapes to help prevent infection while your wound is healing.

Using the right first aid products can help you back to your activities as quickly as possible. Here are a few steps to take:

  1. Begin treatment by cleaning your hands of all dirt and germs before treating your wound.
  2. Clean wound thoroughly with an antiseptic or mild soap.
  3. Continue treatment by using a antibiotic ointment.
  4. And finally, keep germs and dirt at bay by covering cuts and scrapes with Nexcare™ Bandages

A minor injury shouldn't sideline you and keep you from your summer activities. That's why Nexcare™ Bandages come in a wide variety - from flexible and waterproof for athletes to playful designs for the kids. They are designed to fit active bodies and lifestyles. The 360-degree adhesive seal around the pad helps keep out dirt and germs. Which means you can keep going and feel better fast.



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