DOH reports 188 cases of firecracker-related injuries ahead of New Year

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00:00The Department of Health, or DOH, reported a total of 188 firecracker-related injuries

00:05as of 6 a.m., higher than the 124 cases recorded last year.

00:11One hundred fifty-two victims are aged 19 and below.

00:15One hundred and seventy-two injured are male.

00:17One hundred thirty-two cases, or 72 percent, are due to illegal firecrackers, such as BOGA,

00:24Five Star, and Piccolo, while one hundred and twenty-three, or 65 percent, of cases

00:29are active users.

00:31The Health Department urged the public to avoid firecrackers, report illegal sales,

00:35and keep children away from hazardous items.

00:38Safer alternatives include noisemakers and attending community fireworks displays.

00:44The DOH also advised having a first-aid kit on hand and supervising children.

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