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What would the Fourth of July be without fireworks?
But if you?ve ever shuddered at seeing a 5-year-old waving a sparkler with abandon, you have good cause to be scared ? according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sparklers accounted for one-third of the injuries to children less than 5 years of age. In 2006, 11 people died and an estimated 9,200 were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in the United States.
Sandra Garrett, Sinai ER-7 nurse manager, says it?s not uncommon to see children with fireworks' injuries on this holiday weekend. A child's skin tends to be thinner and damages more easily from fire, she says.
?It?s important to remember that burns can be prevented,? Garrett says.
The National Council on Fireworks Safety recommends that only children over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers. Other tips for firework safety include never relighting a ?dud? firework, always having water handy, not allowing anyone intoxicated to handle the pyrotechnics, and never making your own fireworks. All children and pets should be kept at a safe distance from fireworks.
In the event of a problem, Garrett says the first step is to stop the burning process.
Then, ?put water or ice on the burn, not an ointment,? she says.
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Remember Fireworks Safety This Weekend
What would the Fourth of July be without fireworks?
But if you?ve ever shuddered at seeing a 5-year-old waving a sparkler with abandon, you have good cause to be scared ? according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sparklers accounted for one-third of the injuries to children less than 5 years of age. In 2006, 11 people died and an estimated 9,200 were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in the United States.
Sandra Garrett, Sinai ER-7 nurse manager, says it?s not uncommon to see children with fireworks' injuries on this holiday weekend. A child's skin tends to be thinner and damages more easily from fire, she says.
?It?s important to remember that burns can be prevented,? Garrett says.
The National Council on Fireworks Safety recommends that only children over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers. Other tips for firework safety include never relighting a ?dud? firework, always having water handy, not allowing anyone intoxicated to handle the pyrotechnics, and never making your own fireworks. All children and pets should be kept at a safe distance from fireworks.
In the event of a problem, Garrett says the first step is to stop the burning process.
Then, ?put water or ice on the burn, not an ointment,? she says.
- Help Prevent Leading Cause Of Child Death: Unintentional Injury
Every day 2,000 children die from preventable injuries, making unintentional injuries the leading cause of death for children in the United States. More of these injuries occur during the summer than any other season. "Kids are outside more, out of school...
- Ensure Children's Eye Safety During Fall Sports Season
Children are back in school, playing sports, and parents can take precautions to ensure their children's eye safety as they compete. Although many parents are unaware of the risks posed to their child's eye safety, about 40,000 eye injuries take...
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June was PTSD Awareness Month. And although spotlighting it throughout the month of June brings a lot of great information to the public, it is important to remember that PTSD is something that many individuals struggle with throughout the year. Take...
- Staying Safe This Weekend
Fireworks are one of the highlights of the Fourth of July holiday. However in the blink of an eye, a mistake can tragically turn their beauty into permanent injury, eye damage or blindness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
- Bike Helmets Are A Must
It?s the time of year to jump back on the bike and enjoy the spring weather. But before you head for the Gwynn Falls Trail, remember your bike helmet. Even experienced bike riders cannot always avoid collisions. According to the Centers for Disease Control...