Friday, July 8, 2011

Wally Wise Guy's Wise Words of the Week: Protect Your Health When It's Hot


During summer months, hot weather can be hard to take. High heat can cause health problems, especially for seniors, pregnant woman, infants, and children. You also need to be careful if you:
  • Have a chronic medical condition
  • Take certain prescription and non-prescription medications (read the labels, and talk to your doctor and pharmacist)
  • Are over 50 or under 5
  • Are obese
  • Have had a previous heat-related illness
  • Have been drinking alcohol
  • Use IV drugs
  • Work in a high heat environment
  • Engage in strenuous physical activity
Be a Buddy
Check elderly friends and neighbors, as well as those with medical conditions. During excessive heat conditions, the Philadelphia Health Commissioner will activate the Heatline at 215-765-9040 to provide heat related information.
 
For more information on staying safe this summer, download the Stay Cool Guide,visit the Excessive Heat page or check out the Excessive Heat Plan on the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management website.

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