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Understanding Heat Stroke

With more 90-degree temperatures predicted later this week in Illinois, local health experts are hoping you will play it safe. If you can't avoid the heat, you are urged to take frequent breaks, and drink plenty of water in order to stay hydrated.

 

Once you get too hot, Dr. John Rinker with OSF HealthCare says you can start to experience heat illness. He says heat-related illness can largely be avoided by taking the proper precautions.

 

 

Kids and the elderly are the most susceptible to heat related problems including heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, so health officials advise you make it a point to check on them regularly. For more high temperature safety tips go to www.Ready.Illinois.Gov. 

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