The last night of this year is approaching and the reception of 2023 in the midst of family gatherings and friends, so the health portfolio urges awareness of the danger posed by the use of fireworks.
Innocent gunpowder does not exist, its manipulation can cause loss of limbs and amputations, burns, eye damage, deafness and other consequences, especially for the smallest members of the house by not sizing that they are not a game.
Avoid the use of fireworks, to reduce, and if possible, reach zero the rate of burns or patients affected by firecrackers and pyrotechnics. Protects, above all, minors from risks such as:
– Loss of limbs and amputations.
– 2nd and 3rd degree burns.
– Deafness.
– Eye damage.
– Poisoning by ingesting white phosphorus.
– Others.
In the last case, if this manipulation is unavoidable, that it is always in charge of a responsible adult who is not under the influence of alcohol, in a clear place and with the required security measures.
It is worth remembering the validity of Law No. 6754, which prohibits the sale and supply of fireworks and explosives to children and adolescents.
no to firearms
In addition, the health portfolio advises the population not to use firearms, in order to avoid tragedies that can mourn families.
