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National health and safety advocates warn against consumer fireworks
published on Wed, 1 Jul 2009 14:28:46 CDT
On Independence Day in a typical year, more U.S. fires are reported than on any other day, and fireworks account for half of those fires, more than any other cause of fires.
Fireworks Pose Dangerous Risks, Especially to Children
published on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:06:17 CDT
More than 40 Percent of All Fireworks Injuries are to Children Under the Age of 15.
Prevent Blindness America Supports Ban on Consumer Fireworks
published on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:48:20 CST
Prevent Blindness America supports the development and enforcement of bans on the importation, sale and use of all fireworks and sparklers, except those used in authorized public displays by competent licensed operators, as the only effective means of eliminating the social and economic impact of fireworks-related trauma and damage.
Eyes the Second Most Commonly Injured Part of the Body in Fireworks Accidents
published on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:48:20 CST
Download Prevent Blindness America's Fireworks Fact Sheet.
Take the Fireworks Safety Quiz
published on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:48:20 CST
There is no safe way to play with fireworks. If one of your children was injured by fireworks, would you know what to do? Download the quiz and find out.
Prevent Blindness America is part of the Alliance to Stop Consumer Fireworks.
published on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:48:20 CST
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