Overview
- The Federal Health Ministry issued a fresh home-safety advisory with eight steps to prevent domestic accidents during year‑end celebrations.
- STCONAPRA reports that 73% of burns recorded from November through January are linked to pyrotechnics, which can cause severe injuries including amputations.
- Official data indicate that 82% of pyrotechnic injuries involve the hands, followed by damage to the face and eyes, with documented cases even in babies under one year old.
- A pediatrician at Hospital General de México said burns account for up to 85% of urgent cases during the season, primarily tied to fireworks.
- Recommended first aid for minor burns is to remove from the heat source, cool under running water for 20 minutes, and cover with clean gauze, avoiding ice or home remedies, while severe cases require immediate emergency care.