The heat waves keep coming and staying cool isn’t just a matter of comfort—high temperatures can quickly lead to life-threatening emergencies. Tufts Medical Center’s Injury Prevention Coordinator Debbie Toomey, RN, CIPP, shares what you need to look out for as temperatures continue to rise.
While young children, older adults, pregnant people and those with chronic medical conditions are most vulnerable to heat related illness, everyone should avoid spending prolonged time outside in extreme heat, know the signs of heat illness and be prepared to take action.
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