What can lightly cover a cleaned minor cut to help prevent infection?

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  1. A damp used sock
  2. A layer of sunscreen
  3. A dry sterile dressing

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References

  1. Scouting America Wilderness Survival Pamphlet filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Wilderness%20Survival.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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