|
 CHILDREN’S
HEALTH MINUTE
Presented
by the TexCare Partnership
60 Second Radio Feature MP3
"Fireworks Safety”
FOR AIR WEEK OF June 30,
2003
Children and fireworks
-- it’s an explosive and dangerous
combination that can have tragic
results.
Hi,
I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt with the
Children’s Health Minute presented
by this station and TexCare --
connecting Texas families with children’s
health insurance for 18 dollars
a month
or less.
Last year there were 16 deaths
and 8,500 injures caused by consumer
fireworks. Nearly half of all
injuries occurred in children
under 15 years
old. Fireworks can cause eye
damage, blindness, severe burns
and scars
that can last a lifetime. Even
things
like sparklers that don’t go
“bang,” can hurt users because
they burn
hotter than 1,000 degrees.
The best way to keep your kids
safe on Independence Day is not
to use
fireworks at all. Instead enjoy
fireworks at a public display,
conducted by
professionals.
Keep your kids healthy. Call TexCare
at 1-800-647-6558 to apply or when
it's time to renew your children's
health care coverage.
That's 1-800-647-6558. |
