For everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July celebration, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has some suggestions to make sure illness or avoidable injuries do not ruin this year’s festivities.
“Getting together with family or friends for Independence Day is a time-honored tradition. But it is best to leave fireworks to the professionals,” said Mark Rosenberg, DO, MBA, FACEP, president of ACEP. “There are precautions you can take to limit your risk of illness or injury during the holiday. Smart behavior can make all the difference between a celebration and a medical emergency.”