Although a few people are injured every year using fireworks, the most common medical call paramedics will respond to this Fourth of July will be related to overindulging in food and alcohol, according to Allina Medical Transportation. Last year, Allina paramedics responded to more than 500 calls over the Fourth of July weekend. Of those calls, none were associated with fireworks, however an unusually high number of medical emergencies involved diabetics. While people with diabetes seem particularly susceptible to changes in diet or consuming alcohol, everyone should be mindful of how much they eat and drink this weekend. LaCroix adds that people with allergies, or those who are prone to allergic reactions from insect bites, should be mindful of where they view fireworks.
Doctors recommend treating mild to moderate symptoms with antihistamines.
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