Around 150 persons treated for cracker-related burns in Vellore, nearby districts

VELLORE Around 150 persons received treatment for cracker-related burns at various healthcare centres, government hospitals in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai districts. Health officials said that the Government Medical College and Hospital in Vellore and Tiruvannamalai treated at least 22 and 35 persons respectively for cracker-related burns. “Most of the victims were treated as out-patients.

They were below the age of 15. A team of health officials was deployed for the purpose,” said Edvina Vasantha, dean, Government Medical College Hospital in Tiruvannamalai. In Tirupattur district, on an average, 10-12 cases of burns were reported at the Government Taluk Hospital at Tirupattur, Vaniyambadi, Ambur, and Natrampalli towns each, during the festival.

The government health centres in Jawadhu Hills also reported at least 15 burn cases over three days (November 7-9). “No major burns were reported within Vellore town during the festival. Adequate medical teams were in place to attend to emergencies,” P.