June 30, 2011

Vanderbilt doctors urge caution with July Fourth fireworks

While nothing says Fourth of July quite like fireworks, doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center urge caution and suggest always leaving these displays to the experts.

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It’s the time of year when fireworks tents are popping up across the state, putting these recreational and frequently dangerous explosives into the hands of everyday citizens. While nothing says Fourth of July quite like fireworks, doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center urge caution and suggest always leaving these displays to the experts.