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… harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about heat-related … confusion, dizziness/fainting and flushed skin. Learn more about heat stroke: … heat emergency. A heat warning happens when conditions are very hot and there is a …
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… has underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. Contact your … has underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. Contact your …
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… day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young … Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant … . For more information on sun safety, visit: HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children …
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… extreme heat. To help you enjoy the summer months, read the information below on taking … and your family. Featured topics Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can … (HealthLinkBC File #41a) Travel during pregnancy Travel immunizations for adults …
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… Either cold or heat therapy may help with arthritis pain, cancer pain, low back pain, or … Either cold or heat therapy may help with arthritis pain, cancer pain, low back pain, or …
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… Overview The body loses heat through: Evaporation of water … your clothing is wet, you will also lose some body heat through evaporation and through respiration (breathing) when the body temperature is higher than 37 °C (99 °F) . …
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… or drug use problems. People with mental health or developmental problems. People who … Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 …
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Overview There is some evidence that heat will help decrease low back pain. There is little proof that cold will help. footnote 1 But some people do find that heat or cold help them. Follow these …
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Overview What is heat rash? Heat rash ( prickly heat ) is a red or pink rash usually found on body areas covered by clothing. It can develop when the sweat ducts become blocked and swell and often …
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… can help with mild to moderate pain from cancer. Heat may relieve sore muscles. Cold … cold treatment: Don't apply heat or cold to skin that may be red or tender from radiation … Don't apply heat to an area where the skin is broken or injured. Heat can increase …
