If you suffer a minor wound at home do the following: clean your wound thoroughly, washing your hands using soap, apply some antibiotic cream, and a bandage. Bandages should be changed, and additional antibiotic cream should be applied to prevent infection. If you see the redness around your wound expanding, green or yellow pus, or increased tenderness, then your wound may be infected. A fever may also be a sign of an infection. If you see any of these signs, visit our walk-in urgent care center today.