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IDPH Urges Public to Be Safe During Extreme Heat

THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS WARNING ABOUT THE DANGERS OF EXTREME HEAT. 

 

THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT YOURSELF IS TO REALLY STAY HYDRATED AND TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS IF YOU’RE WORKING OUTSIDE SAYS PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR DOCTOR NGOZI (en-gahzi) EZIKE (eh-zee-kay). SHE SAYS SIGNS OF TROUBLE CAN APPEAR QUICKLY.

 

 

DOCTOR EZIKE SAYS TROUBLE CAN BEGIN QUICKLY.

 

 

SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION INCLUDE DIZZINESS, HEADACHE AND COOL AND CLAMMY SKIN. IT SHOULD BE TREATED BY MOVING THE PERSON TO A COOL SPOT AND GIVING THEM FLUIDS. HEAT STROKE IS THE MOST SERIOUS AND INCLUDES A HIGH FEVER. IN THAT CASE, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT GIVE FLUIDS.

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