Hospital Infantil Napoleón Franco Pareja, known as Casa del Niño, has relaunched its Alerta Coroncoro campaign to prevent accidents and protect children and teenagers during Cartagena’s Independence festivities.
The initiative is aimed at parents and caregivers. The hospital asked that children remain accompanied by a responsible adult and that families avoid crowds and situations that could cause falls or injuries.
Prevention during the celebrations
Casa del Niño recommends keeping children away from fireworks and alcohol out of their reach. It also advises against getting aerosol foam or cornstarch on their faces, particularly near their eyes, noses and mouths.
For outdoor activities, the institution suggests offering water frequently and using sunscreen, light clothing and a hat.
In an emergency
The hospital says that burns, poisoning, breathing difficulties or significant injuries should receive prompt emergency medical attention. It recommends cooling burns under cool running water for 20 minutes without applying creams, oils or home remedies, and not inducing vomiting in a suspected poisoning.
