A Quick Guide for Ocean-related Injuries 
 
 
 
 

Being on an island has its advantages – we’ve got a great sub-tropical climate with access to water sports. But there are dangers as well.

 

Whether you’re new to the area, vacationing on Hilton Head Island or have lived here for many years, you may encounter some of these ocean-related injuries and need quick self-care tips:

 

Stingray barbs

Jellyfish stings

Cuts from oyster shells

Sunburns

 

We’ve provided you with a quick guide to treating these injuries in this convenient PDF format (requires Acrobat Reader to open).
 
 
 
 
 
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