There are certain summer
health hazards will have happened to many of us throughout the years. Sunburn,
poison ivy or oak rashes, heat illness, anyone? Health Briefs TV shares some
ideas on how to prevent summer health hazards.
Sunburn – The best and
easiest way to prevent a bad sunburn is to use a good sunscreen and stay inside
during the time of day when the sun is the strongest – noon to 4. If working or
enjoying the sun at the beach or pool during this time period, take precautions
to protect the scalp, eyes, ears, and feet. If a bad sunburn happens, use one
of the over the counter remedies to relieve the pain.
Water-borne illnesses –
There is a lot of bacteria in lakes, oceans and even pools that can make us ill
over the summer. The water bugs can cause gastrointestinal, skin, ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic,
and wound infections. For most people, diarrhea is the most common issue
if we accidently swallow some bad water. If this happens, visit the drug store
for a good anti-diarrheal medicine. And always cover wounds with a bandage that
seals it from water.
Food-borne illnesses – Summer heat can spoil almost any kind of food. To
prevent food-related gastro problems, wrap meat separately and securely. Store
it with other food in a cold cooler when taking on a picnic. If food is left
out for more than two hours, toss it. Food-related bacteria grows fast when the
outside temp is 90 and above.
Bug bites can also cause
summer problems. Health Briefs TV suggests wearing lightweight and light
colored clothing to prevent mosquito bites, and always be sure to check skin
and scalp for tick bites after hiking in the woods.
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