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Fireworks can take toll on hearing in children, adults
Admiring fireworks from afar sounds like the best plan, according to a Purdue audiologist.
Jun 22, 2017
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The blinding truth – fireworks and the dangers they pose to your eyes
Fireworks are big business in the United States. The American Pyrotechnics Association estimated consumers spent $755 million on fireworks in 2015, and according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks were involved ...
Jun 20, 2016
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This Fourth of July, leave fireworks to professionals
Thousands of accidents each year underscore the danger of fireworks. In 2014, 11 people died and an estimated 10,500 were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. Statistics show the typical ...
Jun 30, 2016
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Survey finds many are buying fireworks this year due to COVID-19 cancellations
Fireworks are a time-honored tradition of July Fourth celebrations and a signature sound of summer in America, but many public displays are being canceled this year amid COVID-19 social distancing. Health experts worry this ...
Jun 18, 2020
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Doctors urge caution with July Fourth fireworks
The Fourth of July is a day of picnics, parades and celebrations, and nothing quite says Independence Day like fireworks. However, doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center urge caution with consumer fireworks and suggest ...
Jul 2, 2012
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The Medical Minute: Fireworks are beautiful but for professionals only
Fireworks are meant to be enjoyed, but you'll appreciate them much more this Independence Day and all summer knowing your family is safe. Fireworks can be fun to watch, but they can also be very dangerous. Don’t ever ...
Jul 2, 2012
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This type of firework disfigures people more than any other, study shows
Mike Spencer lit the fuse and held the firework above his head.
Jun 26, 2017
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Nearly half of Americans lack knowledge of burn injuries and treatment
Summertime means Americans are spending more time around grills, firepits, and fireworks, increasing their risk for fire-related burn injuries. While 53% of Americans say they know some or a lot about burn injuries and treatment, ...
Jun 30, 2020
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A safer July 4th is one without backyard fireworks
(HealthDay)—If you plan to celebrate Independence Day, you might want to reconsider setting off fireworks, Prevent Blindness suggests.
Jul 1, 2020
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Fireworks displays spark safety concerns
(HealthDay)—Fireworks add sparkle to Independence Day festivities but they need to be handled with care—and by adults, a prominent group of U.S. surgeons says.
Jun 30, 2013
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