Stay Cool No Matter How Hot it is Outside Avoiding Heat Related Illness
When outside temperatures start
rising, so does your chance of a heat related illness. While everyone needs to take special
precautions in hot weather, extreme heat poses a special risk to young
children, older adults and people with chronic medical conditions. But you and
your family can enjoy a healthy and safe summer by following a few safety tips.
Protect your health and
safety in extreme heat. To stay healthy and safe in hot weather:
- Drink plenty of
water. Do not wait until you are thirsty.
- Stay in air
conditioning whenever possible. If you do not have an air conditioner, use
movie theatres, malls, libraries, cooling centers, and other public places that
are cool. (Avoid public spaces if you are sick.)
- Avoid beverages
with alcohol, caffeine and sugar because they will dehydrate you.
- Eat light meals.
- Wear lightweight,
light-colored clothing.
- Avoid strenuous
activities and limit them to morning and evening hours.
- Learn the signs
and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and how to treat them.
- Check on family
members, friends and neighbors.
- Never leave
people or pets in a closed car.
Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html
Illnesses brought on by high
temperatures include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If you experience any heat related symptoms,
you should seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of a heat
related illness
- dizziness
- nausea
- rapid heartbeat
- headache
- absence of perspiration
- dry, hot flushed skin
More on Heat Related
Illness
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/