Who is prone to fireworks injuries?
Statistically speaking, most fireworks injuries happen to people under the age of 20, and of that group, two-thirds of them are male. In 2008, the national Poison Control center fielded over 700 calls regarding fireworks exposure, 84% of which were by children under six years of age. First aid and prevention If you know that your July 4th will include a few “harmless” fireworks, do a little research the day of and brush up on first aid tips and fireworks safety suggestions and eye injury prevention tips. It wouldn’t hurt to make sure your house number is well displayed from the street, just in case you do need to call 9-1-1. Let’s face it – the human body is pretty fragile, and most parts simply irreplaceable.
