Central Valley doctor stresses safety during Fourth of July festivities

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Emergency rooms are expected to beryllium booming connected the Fourth of July.

"Unfortunately, it is 1 of the busiest holidays for america successful the Emergency Department," said Dr. Anu Gopalan, an Emergency Medicine Physician astatine Kaiser Permanente successful Fresno. "We spot a full gamut of injuries, particularly from fireworks."

Both vigor and drownings are besides a interest for doctors.

"Pools and lakes are often ace packed," said Dr. Gopalan. "I conscionable privation to re-emphasize that drownings, unfortunately, are precise communal and they're often precise silent."

Whether you're staying connected onshore oregon taking to our section waterways, doctors are urging families to support the festivities fun, but harmless connected this Independence Day.

"Making definite that you're cautious astir fireworks," said Dr. Gopalan. "Make definite that you're cautious astir each of the activities surrounding the Fourth of July."

Dr. Gopalan stresses staying hydrated successful the blistery upwind to support an oculus connected the kids if you're heading retired onto the water, and making definite they person a beingness jacket. Also, debar alcohol, whether you're connected a vessel oregon readying to drive.

"It's not lone for your safety, but it's besides for the information of different drivers astir you," said Dr. Gopalan.

Doctors accidental by keeping these tips successful mind, you tin support you and your loved ones retired of the exigency room, and forestall a bully clip from turning into a tragic one.

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