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Health Tip: Firework Safety Tips

Fourth of July is just around the corner. Now is the time to start thinking about how to enjoy those fireworks in a safe way.

READ DIRECTIONS: be sure and read all directions before shooting off any firework. Many injuries come from inappropriate use of fireworks.
Use fireworks outside only.
Plan ahead for your firework fun. Make sure to plan a safe area to set off the fireworks and make sure all spectators are a safe distance away.
The laws are there for a reason, obey them all.
If children are going to be using any fireworks there should be an adult present especially if the children are under 16.
Some source of water is very important to keep nearby. This can be a bucket or a garden hose. The size of the source of your water is dependent on the size of your fireworks.
Do not mix alcohol and fireworks! Nothing good can come from that combination.
Sparklers may seem harmless but they aren’t. They can reach up to 1800 degrees at the tip. Be sure and supervise children well whenever they are using sparklers. Do not let them touch the tip or lit part of the sparkler.

Health Tip: Eye Safety & the Sun

So much is published regarding sun exposure, skin cancer, and sun screen, but did you know you need to protect your eyes as well?

UV rays can cause:

Cataracts
Macular degeneration
Skin cancer around the eyes

The best protection for your eyes in the sun is:

Sunglasses - UV rays come directly from the sun but can also reflect off other surfaces, the ground, sand, snow and water. Sun glasses protect by filtering light and protecting from UV rays. Adults and children should wear sunglasses when outside. It is important to make sure that any sunglasses you wear filter out 99-100% of all UV-A and UV-B rays. If the glasses you buy do not specifically state that then you cannot be sure they block all the damaging light. Also, make sure your glasses are big enough and shaped correctly to provide the most coverage from most angles. Sun glasses cannot stop UV rays from getting to your eyes from above and around the glasses.
Wide brimmed hats - the brim of a hat can decrease the UV rays that hit your eyes by as much as half even when wearing sun glasses.

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