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Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Leave Fireworks to Professionals

	leave fireworks for professionalsFireworks-related injuries are most common on July 4 and New Year’s Eve. Fireworks can cause death and injury, including burns, contusions, lacerations, and foreign objects in the eye. Make the choice to protect yourself and your family from fireworks injuries.
  • Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
  • Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities.
  • Avoid buying fireworks packaged in brown paper, which often means they were made for professional displays and could be dangerous for consumers.
  • Make sure you, your kids, and others watch fireworks displays from a safe distance.
  • Call 911 immediately if someone is injured from fireworks.

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