National Fireworks Safety Month, June to July
JUNE EVENTS Fireworks Safety Month (June 1-July 4) Cataract Awareness Month Men’s Health Month Migraine & Headache Awareness Month Safety Month Scleroderma Awareness Month Pride Month KIDS = individual differences CPR & AED Awareness Week (June 1-7) Be careful- Be safe! June 1 until July 4 th marks the beginning of National Fireworks Safety Month It’s always essential when using fireworks, to be cautious, because of the severity of the injuries they can cause. Burns on the hand are the most common, because the hand is always closest to them. These injuries can range from minor burns, to blisters, to severe burns that cause excessive damage to the skin. Hand injuries can also include cuts, broken bones, torn tendons, and in the worst possible occurrence, amputation. These injuries are the result of standing too close when a firework explodes, or trying to hold onto them as they are lit. Eye and face injuries...