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… 35a Heat-related series Very hot weather is … access to air conditioning at home. Extreme heat happens when there are two or more … illnesses, sometimes called heat exhaustion, can be treated at home if they are …
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… Overview A heat wave is 3 or more days in a row when the … more. Everyone has an increased risk for a heat-related illness during a heat … medical conditions such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. A heat-related …
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… at its normal temperature by transferring heat. Sweating and blood flow to the skin ( … ) help us keep our bodies cool. A heat-related illness occurs when our bodies can … move into the legs because of gravity. Heat exhaustion (heat prostration). It most often …
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… or when they are used as a source of heat, may produce nitrogen dioxide, which can … organic compounds (VOCs) in the presence of heat and sunlight. "Good" ozone occurs … different problems. Ozone Because of the heat factor, ground-level ozone is a summertime …
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… 35 Heat-related series What is heat-related illness? Too much heat can be … can lead to weakness, disorientation and exhaustion. In severe cases, it can lead to …
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… moisture inside. Avoid problems from heat sources. Get furnaces, hot water heaters, … gas heaters as your primary source of heat. Also don't use charcoal grills or … moisture inside. Avoid problems from heat sources. Get furnaces, hot water heaters, …
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… in dehydration, muscle cramps, or even heat exhaustion. In hot weather, drink plenty of … Watch for signs of dehydration and heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion …
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… Never leave your child alone in a car. Heat inside the car and other factors could … cloudy. Protect your child from too much heat when outdoors. Be careful that your child doesn't get heat exhaustion from being out in warm temperatures. …
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… Never leave your child alone in a car. Heat inside the car and other factors could … cloudy. Protect your child from too much heat when outdoors. Be careful that your child doesn't get heat exhaustion from being out in warm temperatures. …
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… new activities. Avoiding dehydration and heat exhaustion When your child is active and not … drinking fluids can cause dehydration and heat exhaustion. To prevent this, teach your …
