No Fireworks Are Safe; Even “Innocent” Sparklers Can Cause Serious Injuries

• 2018

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This article warns about the dangers of fireworks, even sparklers. It describes how fireworks cause around 11,000 injuries each year in the U.S., with many affecting children. Sparklers can burn at 1,800 degrees and are not safe for young kids. Most injuries involve burns to hands and faces. Watching professional shows is safer than using consumer fireworks at home. The post features an infographic and also provides safety tips for treating burns and eye injuries from fireworks accidents to prevent further harm or complications.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Blast Injuries; Burns; Safety

Institutions: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; University of North Carolina School of Medicine

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