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Beat the Heat!

6/21/2017

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Heat Exhaustion 
Symptoms: Heavy sweating; Weakness; Cold, pale, and clammy skin; Fast, weak pulse; Nausea or vomiting; Fainting

What You Should Do:
  • Move to a cooler location.
  • Lie down and loosen your clothing.
  • Apply cool, wet cloths to as much of your body as possible.
  • Sip water.
  • If you have vomited and it continues, seek medical attention immediately.

Heat Stroke
Symptoms: High body temperature (above 103 degrees F); Hot, red, dry or moist skin; Rapid and strong pulse; Possible unconsciousness

What You Should Do:
  • Call 911 immediately — this is a medical emergency.
  • Move the person to a cooler environment.
  • Reduce the person's body temperature with cool cloths or even a bath.
  • Do NOT give fluids.
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