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Health Tip: Keep Cool in Extreme Heat
(HealthDay News) -- When temperatures and humidity levels soar, so can the risk of heat-related illness. People at highest risk include those with a chronic disease, the elderly, young children and infants.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these tips for staying cool during hot weather:
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Stay indoors in the air conditioning as much as possible.
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Drink a lot of fluids throughout the day.
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Wear clothing that is lightweight, fits loosely and is light in color.
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Apply sunscreen.
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Limit outdoor activities, and carefully pace yourself when outdoors.
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Take a cool bath or shower.
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Set up a buddy system to check on friends and neighbors, and ask them to do the same for you.
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Pay attention to local news and weather updates.
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Never leave a child inside a vehicle.
