Protecting Children From The Heat - Continued

Watch for any signs of heat exhaustion or heatstroke.  The following are some signs that you need to look for:

• Signs of feeling tired or exhaustion.  Having a headache.  Feeling nauseated and / or dizziness.
  
• Look at the skin, checking to see if it’s pale and moist.
  
• Having an elevated heart rate.
  
• An elevated temperature of one hundred and four degrees or higher.
  
• If the person appears disoriented or is acting out of character.
  
• If you suspect heat exhaustion or heat stroke seek immediate treatment.

You and your children can keep cool by playing in a swimming pool.  This is one sure way of keeping refreshed.  Fluids are still very necessary to keep dehydration away.  The younger the child the faster dehydration can set in.  Be sure to dress cool, have sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat on.  Limiting physical activities, carbonated beverages and caffeinated drinks such as soda and ice tea.

Heat-related illnesses are a very serious matter, which can result in death.  Keep in mind the tips in preventing dehydration and other serious heat-related illnesses.  Always stay safe and cool no matter what your age.