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Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness

Internet URL

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.asp  

Sponsoring Agency

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description

This fact sheet provides weather tips for preventing heat-related illness. Tips include staying indoors and, if at all possible, staying in an air-conditioned place; wearing lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing; limiting outdoor activity to morning and evening hours; and more.

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Review Date

5/24/2007