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Summer Heat and Heat Stroke

Tis the season! Hot, sunny, and dry air, (although we have been experiencing some rare humidity), however, it is summer time. It is always nice to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors with others and your animals. But you can also end up with problems if you are not careful. Too much sun and heat can get to a person.

Some of the symptoms may appear quickly, with in 10 minutes, but sometimes it can take hours.

A person can have a throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, body temperature above 103 F, hot, red, dry or damp skin, rapid and strong pulse, cramping, heavy sweating, fa...

 

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