Sun Safety Tips

While the sun is welcome change from cold, dark wintry weather, it can also be dangerous.

Skin burn and skin cancer are serious dangers to look out for during the summer. Stay out of the sun during some hours and properly protect your skin with to guard against skin cancer.

Also beware of heat exhaustion when the weather is particularly hot. In times like this, drink lots of fluid. However, people who have epilepsy or heart, kidney, or liver disease; are on fluid-restrictive diets; or have a problem with fluid retention should consult a doctor before increasing liquid intake.

Avoid too much physical activity, spending too much time in the sun or staying too long in an overheated place as these can cause heat-related illnesses. Know the symptoms of heat disorders and overexposure to the sun, and be ready to give first aid treatment.

For sunburns, take a shower, using soap, to remove oils that may block pores preventing the body from cooling naturally. If blisters occur, apply dry, sterile dressings and get medical attention. Sunburn symptoms are skin redness and pain, possible swelling, blisters, fever, headaches.

If some one you are with begins to suffer from a heat-related illness, follow these steps for general care:

Get the victim out of the heat.

Loosen tight clothing, and remove clothing that is soaked with perspiration.

Fan the victim.

Apply cool, wet cloths to the skin.

If the person is fully awake and alert, have the victim drink small amounts of cool water.

Call 9-1-1, or the local emergency number, if the person refuses water, vomits, or starts to lose consciousness.

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