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Heat Stroke...

Heat stroke is your body overheating. It will normally happen with prolonged exposure in or physical exertion in high temperatures.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke:

  • A high body temperature.

  • Nausea and vomiting.

  • Confusion, agitation, slurred speech.

  • Flushed skin.

  • Racing heart rate.

  • Rapid breathing.

  • Headaches. 

Tips on preventing Heat stroke:

  • When out in hot weather, wear light weight and loose fitting clothing.

  • Wear sunscreen and try and prevent a sunburn.

  • Drink plenty of water and other fluids.

  • Stay inside during the hottest parts of the day. If unable to, try and stay in the shade.

  • Monitor how you're feeling when outside, if you feel like you're overheating, go inside and try and cool your body down.

Further information about heat stroke:

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/heat-stroke-symptoms-and-treatment

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20353581

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html

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