Staying safe in hot weather

FYI for all of us, especially as gets hotter later on this summer.

Say cool. That’s certainly an old-time term, isn’t it?

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Staying Safe in Hot Weather

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Older adults may be more likely to have heat-related health problems. Being hot for too long can cause hyperthermia — a heat-related illness. Learn more about the signs of hyperthermia and how to prevent hot-weather illness.

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Transcript

Staying Safe in Hot Weather

Watch for these signs of hyperthermia:

• Dizziness
• Muscle cramps
• Swelling in your ankles and feet
• Nausea and weakness
• Rapid pulse

Tips to prevent hot-weather illness:

• Drink liquids
• Limit caffeine and alcohol
• Wear light-colored, loose fitting clothes
• If it’s too hot, try exercising indoors

Learn more about staying safe in hot weather.