Prevent heatstroke by thinking ahead. Take these steps to stay safe during hot weather:
• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing to allow your body to cool properly.
• Protect against sunburn. Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool itself, so wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.
• Stay hydrated to help your body sweat and maintain a normal body temperature.
• Never leave anyone in a parked car. This is a common cause of heat-related deaths in children.
• Take it easy during the hottest parts of the day. If you can’t avoid strenuous activity, drink fluids and rest frequently in a cool spot.
• Get acclimated. Limit time spent working or exercising in heat until you’re conditioned to it.
• If you take medications or have a condition that increases your risk of heat-related problems, avoid the heat and act quickly if you notice symptoms of overheating.
—Source: Mayo Clinic
Good Neghbor Pharmacy Health Connection, July 2016
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