A new law in New York has legalized the use of “sparkler devices” in many areas, but there are concerns about their safety. Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency medicine for Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals shares his insight in this WTEN report.
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Parents, guardians, grandparents, and caregivers: Take a moment, right now, and add the Poison Control Center number (1-800-222-1222) as a contact in your smartphone. Having it readily available can save precious minutes in an emergency.
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Nationally, sparklers accounted for the number one cause of fireworks injuries that required trips to the emergency room in 2015. Before you launch into your July 4th holiday festivities, keep safety in mind. […]
Every year, thousands of people end up in emergency rooms as a result of fireworks related injuries. Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency medicine at Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals, offers tips on keeping it safe for your July 4 celebration. […]
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