The Fourth of July means parades, cookouts and fireworks. This means fun for everyone, but a few precautions will help you safely celebrate the holiday.
Family cookouts are a Fourth of July tradition. Keep everyone safe when you fire up the grill. Remember these precautions:
As you head outdoors for Fourth of July parades and parties, protect your family from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Patient First physicians have these suggestions to save your skin:
Fourth of July fireworks are spectacular. However, they can cause injuries. Here are 5 tips for fireworks safety:
· Sparklers cause most fireworks injuries. They burn at high temperatures, and can cause severe burns. Do not let small children handle sparklers, and dispose of burned out sparklers in a bucket of water.
· Stay away from ground based “sparkler” devices. If one does not go off as expected, douse the device with water before approaching.
· Distance is important at public fireworks displays. Do not get too close to the launch site in case something goes wrong.
· Do not pick up fireworks debris at these displays.
· Just like drinking and driving, fireworks and alcohol do not mix.
All Patient First medical centers are open from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. on the Fourth of July and every day of the year. Patient First physicians are available to talk about injury prevention and treatment, either in-person or via Zoom. Please contact Brooke Waller at (571)340-2907 or email [email protected] for interviews.
About Patient First
Patient First provides non-appointment urgent care for routine injuries and illnesses, primary care for patients who do not have a regular physician, and Telehealth- allowing patients to visit with a provider directly through their smartphone, tablet, or computer. Each Patient First center has on-site digital x-ray, on-site laboratory, and on-site prescription drugs. Patient First currently operates medical centers in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Media Contact: Brooke Waller
(703) 652-1572 (Office)
(571) 340-1594 (Mobile)
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