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My 4-year old touched a hot muffler. two fingers are blistering so far. should i take him to the hospital?

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Burns: When a burn causes blistering it is considered a second degree burn and certainly will need medical attention. Go to your doctor now.

Dr Neish agreed

Answered 2/4/2014

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