What is an Injury?
An injury is when your body gets hurt.
It can be a small or big hurt.
A small injury can be a scratch, a bump, or a little cut.
A big injury can be a broken bone, a deep cut, or something that needs a doctor.
Example:
If you fall while playing football and scrape your knee, that’s a small injury.
If you break your arm while climbing a tree, that’s a big injury.
So, injuries happen when your body is hurt by accident.
Why Do Injuries Happen?
Injuries can happen for many reasons:
Playing and Running Around
You might fall while running too fast.
Example: Falling off a swing.
Not Paying Attention
Sometimes, not looking around carefully causes accidents.
Example: Bumping into a table corner.
Using Sharp Things
Knives, scissors, or glass can cause cuts.
Example: Cutting your finger while helping in the kitchen.
Sports and Games
Injuries can happen while playing sports.
Example: Spraining your ankle while jumping.
Accidents at Home or Outside
Slipping on a wet floor or falling from a bicycle.
Injuries are usually not on purpose.
They are accidents.
Different Types of Injuries
Let’s look at the main kinds of injuries.
Cuts and Scratches
These are small openings on the skin.
They can happen if you fall on the ground or touch something sharp.
Example: Scraping your knee while playing in the park.
Bruises
A bruise happens when you bump into something hard.
Your skin turns blue, purple, or green because blood collects under the skin.
Example: Bumping your leg on the bed corner.
Burns
Burns happen when your skin touches something very hot like fire, hot water, or even the sun.
Burns can be mild (just redness) or serious (big blisters).
Example: Touching a hot pan by mistake.
Sprains and Strains
A sprain happens when your ligaments (the bands that hold bones together) stretch too much.
A strain happens when your muscles get pulled.
Example: Twisting your ankle while jumping.
Broken Bones (Fractures)
A fracture is when a bone breaks or cracks.
It is a serious injury that needs a doctor’s help.
Example: Falling from a cycle and breaking your arm.
Head Injuries
Injuries to the head can be dangerous.
Even a small bump should be taken seriously.
Example: Falling from a slide and hitting your head.
Insect Bites and Stings
Sometimes insects bite us and cause redness, swelling, or pain.
Example: A mosquito bite or a bee sting while playing outside.
How Can We Prevent Injuries?
It’s better to stay safe than to get hurt.
Here are some tips:
Be Careful While Playing
Don’t push or run too fast.
Play in safe areas.
Wear Safety Gear
Helmet while riding a bicycle.
Knee pads and elbow pads while skating.
Keep Your Home Safe
Don’t leave toys on the floor (you might trip).
Wipe wet floors to avoid slipping.
Be Careful With Sharp Things
Don’t touch knives, blades, or glass without adult help.
Follow Safety Rules Outside
Look both ways before crossing the road.
Walk on the footpath.
Listen to Adults
What is an Injury?
An injury is when our body gets hurt.
It can be a small or a big hurt.
A small injury might be a scratch, a bump, or a little cut.
A big injury might be a broken bone, a deep cut, or something that needs a doctor.
Example:
If you fall while playing football and scrape your knee, that’s a small injury.
If you break your arm while climbing a tree, that’s a big injury.
So, injuries happen when our body gets hurt by accident.
Why Do Injuries Happen?
Injuries can happen for many reasons:
Playing and Running Around
You might fall while running too fast.
Example: Falling off a swing.
Not Paying Attention
Sometimes, not looking around carefully causes accidents.
Example: Bumping into a table corner.
Using Sharp Things
Knives, scissors, or glass can cause cuts.
Example: Cutting your finger while helping in the kitchen.
Sports and Games
Injuries can happen while playing sports.
Example: Spraining your ankle while jumping.
Accidents at Home or Outside
Slipping on a wet floor or falling from a bicycle.
Injuries are usually not on purpose.
They are accidents.
Different Types of Injuries
Let’s look at the main kinds of injuries.
Cuts and Scratches
These are small openings on the skin.
They can happen if you fall on the ground or touch something sharp.
Example: Scraping your knee while playing in the park.
Bruises
A bruise happens when you bump into something hard.
Your skin turns blue, purple, or green because blood collects under the skin.
Example: Bumping your leg on the bed corner.
Burns
Burns happen when your skin touches something very hot like fire, hot water, or even the sun.
Burns can be mild (just redness) or serious (big blisters).
Example: Touching a hot pan by mistake.
Sprains and Strains
A sprain happens when your ligaments (the bands that hold bones together) stretch too much.
A strain happens when your muscles get pulled.
Example: Twisting your ankle while jumping.
Broken Bones (Fractures)
A fracture is when a bone breaks or cracks.
It is a serious injury that needs a doctor’s help.
Example: Falling from a cycle and breaking your arm.
Head Injuries
Injuries to the head can be dangerous.
Even a small bump should be taken seriously.
Example: Falling from a slide and hitting your head.
Insect Bites and Stings
Sometimes insects bite us and cause redness, swelling, or pain.
Example: A mosquito bite or a bee sting while playing outside.
How Can We Prevent Injuries?
It’s better to stay safe than to get hurt.
Here are some tips:
Be Careful While Playing
Don’t push or run too fast.
Play in safe areas.
Wear Safety Gear
Helmet while riding a bicycle.
Knee pads and elbow pads while skating.
Keep Your Home Safe
Don’t leave toys on the floor (you might trip).
Wipe wet floors to avoid slipping.
Be Careful With Sharp Things
Don’t touch knives, blades, or glass without adult help.
Follow Safety Rules Outside
Look both ways before crossing the road.
Walk on the footpath.
Listen to Adults
Parents and teachers give safety advice to protect you.
What To Do If You Get an Injury?
Sometimes, even if we are careful, accidents happen.
Here’s what to do:
For Small Injuries:
Cuts or Scratches:
Wash with clean water.
Put a bandage.
Bruises:
Put a cold pack or ice wrapped in cloth.
Small Burns:
Put the burn under cool water.
Don’t touch or burst blisters.
For Big Injuries:
Broken Bones:
Don’t move the injured part.
Go to the doctor.
Head Injuries:
Tell an adult immediately.
Visit a doctor.
Deep Cuts or Big Burns:
Cover with a clean cloth.
See a doctor quickly.
Most importantly: Always tell an adult (parent, teacher, or guardian) if you get hurt.
Why Is It Important to Stay Safe and Healthy?
Injuries can stop us from enjoying games and school.
Some injuries take a long time to heal.
Being careful helps us stay active, happy, and healthy.
Example: If you wear your helmet while cycling, you protect your head from serious injuries.
First Aid for Injuries
First Aid is the quick help given to an injured person before a doctor arrives.
First Aid Kit should have: bandages, antiseptic cream, scissors, cotton, and medicines.
Knowing basic first aid can save lives and stop injuries from getting worse.
Example: If your friend falls and gets a cut, you can wash the wound and put a bandage until help arrives.
Fun Facts About Injuries
Did you know?
Your body can heal small cuts all by itself!
Bones are very strong, but they can still break if too much pressure is put on them.
Playing safe helps prevent 80% of common childhood injuries.
Helmets reduce the chance of head injuries by almost 70%.
Quick Safety Rules for Kids
Don’t run near swimming pools (you can slip).
Always use handrails on stairs.
Don’t touch electrical wires or plugs.
Keep away from fire and hot stoves.
Be careful on bicycles, skates, and swings.
Summary – Stay Safe, Stay Healthy!
Injury means getting hurt.
Injuries can be small (cuts, bruises) or big (broken bones, burns).
Be careful while playing, use safety gear, and listen to adults.
Always tell an adult if you get injured.
Use first aid for quick help.
Staying safe keeps you healthy and happy!
