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How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion for the Family

Enjoy your summer with your family and keep everyone safe with these five tips for avoiding heat exhaustion.

Summer

The summer months, especially July and August, can bring dangerously hot temperatures. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and know what to do to avoid these illnesses. Enjoy your summer with your family and keep everyone safe with these five tips for avoiding heat exhaustion.  

Find Something Cool to Do 

  • When it is extremely hot outside, it is always a good idea to choose an activity that keeps you cool. Some of these activities could be swimming, doing crafts inside, or going to a movie. 

Be Careful with Fans 

  • Fans can be extremely helpful when it is hot outside, but they can be a safety hazard to children. They can also make your allergies worse, and they should not be used in extreme heat - a fan in extreme heat can make your body temperature increase.  

Stay Hydrated 

  • Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining your body temperature, so having a bottle filled with cool water that you can bring wherever you go may help. It is important to keep a drink that contains electrolytes and salt nearby to help with hydration. Encourage your children to keep drinking throughout the day too, giving them a “fun” drink like Gatorade might encourage them more to stay hydrated. 

Plan Rest Times 

  • The hot temperatures can make kids and parents extra tired and irritable. Plan extra rest times throughout the day to cool off, rest for a little while, and drink water to hydrate.  

Know the Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses 

  • Feeling faint or extremely tired 
  • Headache 
  • Fever 
  • Nausea
  • Excessive sweating 

If you or your family members are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is crucial that you take action immediately.  

The summer months bring so much family fun and activities, but don’t allow the heat to slow you down! Have fun this summer and more importantly, be safe! Watch out for heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. Take precautions and use these 5 tips to help you and your family have a fun, safe, and cool summer. If you ever have any questions, it is a great idea to contact your doctor or your child’s pediatrician for advice on protecting your family in the hot temperatures.  

 

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