According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 11,100 consumers were injured and treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms, and 4 died as a result of direct impact from fireworks in 2016. Children 5 years of age and younger had the highest incidence of injury, followed by young adults aged 20-24. CPSC further states that on average, 250 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday.
MORE HEALTH wants your family to be safe during this celebratory summer season! Please utilize the resources provided below and discuss safety precautions with your family members. Above all else, leave fireworks displays to the professionals!
