WGY News: Sparking Up Sparkler Safety

Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency medicine at Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals, shares some important safety tips about using sparklers or fireworks during the July 4 holiday weekend.

A new law in New York has legalized the use of “sparkler devices” in many areas, but Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency medicine for Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals, shares concerns about their safety and the injuries they can cause.

Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency medicine at Samaritan and Albany Memorial hospitals, shares outdoor safety tips for the summer so you can avoid a potential trip to the emergency room.