How to treat firecracker-related injuries, according to DOH

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MANILA, Philippines — Despite repeated warnings against using firecrackers, the number of injuries has reached 25 a few days before the country welcomes the new year.

 

The Department of Health said the number of cases since December 21 was 14% higher than the injuries logged in 2021, but was 24% lower than the five-year average during the same time period.

 

In a briefing Tuesday, DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire enumerated tips to treat firework-related injuries as she called on the public to avoid the use of firecrackers and opt for alternative noisemakers.

 

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