How to be safe this summer
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It’s be a hot summer here in Kansas. Long summer days can cause heavy sweating, weakness, pale and clammy skin, rapid heartbeat, cramps, nausea, or fainting. For instance, the tips to protect oneself in the summer heat are:
- Lather yourself with sunscreen. Sunscreen is essential and should be applied at least 30 minutes before stepping outdoors and reapplied every 2 hours while you’re out. While outdoor activity is good for you, it’s important to listen to your body and not overdo it!
- Drink a lot! If you’re exercising, drink at least 8 glasses of water per day. Even if you’re not doing much, drink more fluids when it’s hot to make up for the fluids lost due to sweating. This doesn’t include liquids with alcohol, caffeine, or sugar – those can cause more fluid loss.
- If possible, stay indoors and in air conditioning. If not, spend time in the shade. Electric fans are helpful until the temperature is in the high 90s. If your location doesn’t have air conditioning, find a place that does, like a library or cafe.
- Kansas City offer a variety of indoor activities to do in the summer.
Some of the key attractions are:
- Science City
- Kaleidoscope
- The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Union Station
- Legoland Discovery Center
5- Pool time is an important part of summer fun. Be sure to take safety precautions when in the pool. Young children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Take advantage of swim lessons where they are taught the right techniques. For those with a pool at home, installing a pool fence with a self- latching door or pool cover will help reduce the risk of young children falling into the pool. Make sure all gates have a locking feature so children cannot climb out and into dangerous areas. Pool fences and pool covers can also protect other members of the family, such as the elderly and pets.
6-Gardner and surrounding areas in Kansas have a lot of farm land which brings its due share of mosquitoes and insects along. It’s important to always have insect repellent readily available when you plan on being outside for extended period of times. If the kids are going outdoors to play, be sure to apply insect repellent.
Long sleeve shirts and pants also help protect against insect bites. If you or a family member do get bitten, treat the area immediately. If the area becomes infected, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with your family doctor or urgent care center. Mosquitos could carry serious diseases such as West Nile virus. At Urgent Care of Kansas, we are able to treat all insect bites and other rashes.
Come in to Urgent Care of Kansas located conveniently on Main St in Gardner,
KS for all your medical needs. Stay safe this summer!
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