Appropriate age group:
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Description:
Too much sun, heat, or muggy weather can be dangerous for your family and pets. Make sure that your child drinks plenty of fluids to re-hydrate his or her body. Stay away from soda and fruit juices that increase instead of decrease thirst. Your body loses electrolytes from sweating; try drinks that will replenish the body. Keep unsweetened tea and water available at all times.

Make sure that your animal has fresh water all day long to keep cool.

To avoid heat stroke, do not expose yourself and your family to excessive amounts of heat. Warning signs of a heat stroke are dizziness, fatigue, faintness, and headaches. The skin is dry and hot. There is no sweating with a high temperature, but if your child is hot and sweating, give him or her liquids. Your child may be confused and lose consciousness. If any of these symptoms occur, cool your child down immediately in a cold-water bath. Call your doctor and take your child to the hospital or medical facility.