two weeks before and after July Fourth,” said Dr. Dianna Seldomridge, clinical spokesperson for the AAO.
“Don’t be a part of these alarming statistics. Learn how to protect yourself and your children,” she urged in an AAO news release.
Most injuries are caused by legal fireworks that parents buy for their children, including sparklers, firecrackers, bottle rockets and Roman candles, according to the AAO.
The academy offered the following fireworks safety tips.
Keep a safe distance from fireworks: A recent study found that bystanders account for 65% of
