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We have some basic first aid questions for a health class project. why is it important for everyone to learn basic first aid?
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Accidents happen: Crisis and tragedy may be lurking just around the corner. Training sets you up to act calmly instead of "flipping out." the only thing you can do is to minimize the damage to a life when tragedy strikes.
Answered 7/5/2013
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