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Injuries from fireworks most often affect the hands, face, and eyes. A few injuries are serious enough to require amputation. In 2008, 7 people died from injuries due to fireworks.
Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the federal government banned the sale of the largest and most dangerous fireworks to consumers. Some states have banned the general public’s use of fireworks altogether. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the U.S. National Fire Protection Association, and CDC strongly recommend that fireworks be used only by professionals. Check out:  FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS
U.S. CPSC Fireworks Information Center, http://www.cpsc.gov/info/fireworks/index.html
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All fireworks are dangerous, especially to children. In 2008, 7,000 people were treated in U.S. emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries. Children 15 years and younger sustained about 40% of injuries related to fireworks, and boys were hurt twice as often as girls. Typically, three quarters of injuries from fireworks in the United States occur in the days surrounding the July 4th holiday.
