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A Simple Guide to Summer Safety

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO SUMMER SAFETY HOT TEMPS = HIGH RISKS O HEAT STROKE Most serious heat-related illness Symptoms: Confusion, seizures, Extreme increase in body temp (103+ °F) unconsciousness 911 DIAL 911 or GO TO ER IMMEDIATELY 2 HEAT EXHAUSTION H2O Caused by loss of body salt/fluid via sweat Symptoms: Thirst, weakness, dizziness, heavy sweating ·+ Drink extra water and sit in a shaded area NOT BETTER IN 60 MINS? GO TO ER HEAT RASH Triggered by excessive sweating Symptoms: Clusters of pimple-like bumps Likely on neck, upper chest, groin, inner elbows KEEP AREA DRY AND APPLY POWDER 4 HEAT CRAMPS Caused by loss of salt/fluid after activity Symptoms: Muscle cramps, muscle spasms Go to ER if you have heart problems STOP ACTIVITY, DRINK A SPORTS DRINK OR JUICE OTHER SUMMERTIME HEALTH RISKS SUNBURNS BUG BITES POOL ACCIDENTS BIKE ACCIDENTS TOP TIPS FOR SUMMER SAFETY Drink plenty of water Avoid peak sun hours (10 AM - 3 PM) H2O Wear SPF 15+ sunscreen (reapply every 2 hours) Don't swim alone Don't leave children unattended at pool Wear a bicycle helmet Infographic provided by: University University Hospital and Medical Center www.uhmchealthblog.com Hospital & Medical Certe Sources http://ephtracking.cdc.gov/showClimate Change ExtremeHeat.action http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide-page-3.asp http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/faq.asp https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatstress/heat illnesses.html http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features- and-safety-tips/pages/Summer-Safety-Tips.aspx el

A Simple Guide to Summer Safety

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Heat exhaustion can occur after spending too much time out in the sun. Cool down by drinking extra water and sitting in a shaded area. Read about other summer health concerns on this infographic from ...

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