Feeling the summer heat? Here are tips to prevent heat exhaustion

ORLANDO, Fla. — The summer season can bring a lot of sunshine but it can also bring high temperatures. The Florida Department of Health is warning residents and visitors about the dangers of heatstroke and heat exhaustion.

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But they have some tips to help beat the heat and stay cool:

Stay hydrated
Those who are at high risk of heat-related illness, including the elderly and young children, should stay in an air-conditioned environment (a shopping mall or a public library are good alternatives)
If you need to work or exercise outside, take breaks and pace yourself
Do not leave children or pets in parked cars, even if the windows are left open
Use sunscreen with a SPF 15 or higher
Wear a hat and lightweight, light-colored clothing
Leave your pets with plenty of water in shady areas
Check local news for extreme heat alerts and safety tips

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Heatstroke symptoms include any of the following:

Extremely high body temperature, 103ºF or higher
Hot, red, dry or damp skin
No sweating
Hallucinations
Chills
Throbbing headache
Confusion/dizziness
Slurred speech

If someone does experience heatstroke:

Call 911 right away
Move the person to a cooler place
Help lower the person’s temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath
Do not give the person anything to drink

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Heat exhaustion symptoms include:

Heavy sweating
Extreme weakness or fatigue
Dizziness/confusion
Nausea
Cold clammy/moist skin
Pale or flushed complexion
Muscle cramps
Slightly elevated body temperature
Fast/shallow breathing

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What to do for heat exhaustion:

Move to a cool place
Loosen your clothes
Put cool, wet towels/cloths on your body or take a cool bath
Sip water

Get medical help right away if:

You are throwing up
Your symptoms get worse
Your symptoms last longer than 1 hour

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