Hospitals on alert for firecracker injuries 17 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Analou De VeraThe Department of Health (DOH) reminded hospital staff and administrators to brace for the surge in the number of firecracker-related injuries. Duque urged the public to participate in community fireworks display to avoid injuries caused by firecrackers. Last year, the DOH reported that there were 463 cases of fireworks-related injuries. “For any fireworks-related injuries, please consult the nearest health facility for proper wound treatment and management to avoid tetanus.”

Source: Manila Bulletin December 19, 2018 08:26 UTC