Fireworks!!

Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades, fireworks displays – and plenty of visits to emergency rooms, especially during July. In 2019 alone, fireworks caused an estimated 10,000 injuries that required emergency treatment in U.S. hospitals. On 4th of July the same year, around 900 ER visits were associated with sparklers and 400 with bottle rockets, according to the 2019 Annual Fireworks Report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. When using fireworks, keep a safe distance once lit and don’t point fireworks toward the face or body. Keeping water nearby to extinguish fireworks is always a good idea, too.

Lastly, make sure you are following all county ordinances regarding use of fireworks.