Heat Illness
If your child is active, he or she may be at risk for heat illness, which can be in the form of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke. Our bodies create a tremendous amount of internal heat. We normally cool ourselves by sweating and ... [... more]
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Deshidratación
La deshidratación es un trastorno que ocurre cuando una persona pierde más líquidos (por ejemplo, en forma de orina o sudor) que los que ingiere. Cuando una persona se deshidrata, significa que la cantidad de agua que contiene su [... more]
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Extreme Heat
People suffer heat-related illness when the body's temperature control system is overloaded. The body normally cools itself by sweating. But under some conditions, sweating just isn't enough. In such cases, a person's body temperature rises ... [... more]
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Heatstroke: First aid
How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heatstroke. Heatstroke is the most severe of the heat-related problems, often resulting from exercise or heavy work in hot environments combined with inadequate fluid intake. Young children, ... [... more]
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Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness
Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink ... [... more]
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If You Don't Have Air Conditioning:
Older people are at high risk for developing heat-related illness because the body's ability to respond to summer heat can become less efficient with advancing years. Fortunately, the summer can remain safe and enjoyable if you use sound ... [... more]
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NCFH >> Patient Education Materials >> Heat Illness
1. Headache, dizziness. 1. Drink water. Don't drink alcohol or soda. 2. Get out of the sun. 3. Loosen tight clothes. 4. Put cool, wet cloths to skin. 5. Get emergency care if person becaomes confused. 2. Heavy sweating. 3. Weakness. [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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