No Fireworks Are Safe

May 30, 2017

Fireworks cause at least 10,000 visits to the emergency room each year - most of the visits being children. 

Here are five myths about fireworks to help you keep you and your children safe:

1. Sparklers are safe for young children. This is just inaccurate. Sparklers burn at 1800 degrees!
2. It's safer to view fireworks than it is to light them or throw them. Bystanders are injured by fireworks as often as those operating the fireworks.
3. Consumer fireworks are safe. Sparklers and firecrackers account for 1400 eye injuries. 
4. It's safe to pick up a firework after it has been lit. Regardless of the firework appears to be a "dud", it can still behave like a functional firework. 
5. It's not the Fourth of July without consumer fireworks. The holiday can be complete without using consumer fireworks. We urge you to view fireworks at a professional show. 

• Seek medical help immediately
• Do not rub the eye
• Do not rinse the eye
• Do not apply pressure to the eye
• Do not remove objects from the eye
• Do not apply ointments or medication before seeking medical assistance.