Fireworks beautiful to watch, but can be detrimental to hearing

The Fourth of July is a great time to celebrate Independence Day with friends, family, and the community. It also is a time where an increase in accidents—especially with fireworks—can occur. While fireworks are designed to dazzle and entertain the senses with visual and auditory effects, they also are very powerful explosives. Virtually any part of our bodies can be hurt by fireworks, but one…