Unfortunately, summer also yields an increase in preventable injuries. Helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. Leave the fireworks to the professionals, and plan to attend one of the many shows around the Houston area this Fourth of July.
Fireworks are one of the leading causes of eye injuries.
Keep infants out of the sun, especially babies less than 6 months of age. Beware of reflected light and cloudy days. Sitting in the shade is no guarantee of protection, especially around water. Always enter unfamiliar water feet first. Ninety percent of the 500-700 people who are hurt each year by diving into unfamiliar water head first will spend the rest of their lives in wheelchairs due to head injuries.