
	July 2008 Summer Safety
	Hot Weather Precautions, West Nile Virus, Rip Currents ធនធាននៃការផ្តោតទិសដៅបន្ថែម

Hot Weather Precautions

	Health Exposure to excessive heat can cause illness, injury and death. Approximately 400 people die each year from heat exposure, though a heat wave in Europe in 2003 resulted in the deaths of over 25,000 people. The elderly, the very young, and people with chronic health problems are most at risk.
	Children in Vehicles Never leave children in a car when it is warm outside. Cars heat up quickly. Parents running quick errands may think their cars will remain cool, but even on mild days temperatures inside vehicles can rise to dangerous levels in minutes. A young child's core body temperature can increase three to five times faster than that of an adult, causing permanent injury or death. The temperature inside a vehicle can reach 100F in 25 minutes when the outside temperature is only 73F!
	Pets Heat stroke remains your pets biggest summertime threat. As a precaution, never lock your pets in the car in the midday sun, and never let them out in the hottest period of the day. Many pets suffer in the summer, but if you take note of sensible safety tips, you and your pet will be properly prepared for a great summer!
	Hot Weather Resources: សៀវភៅមគ្គុទ្ទេសក៍នៃធនធានគ្រោះអាសន្ន Heat Safe - DOH Extreme Heat - CDC Hot Weather Tips for Pets - ASPCA

West Nile Virus

Mosquito bites are a nuisance, but West Nile Virus (WNV) infection is much more than that. West Nile Virus can lead to serious illness and is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The elderly and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk of developing health problems related to the disease. (2)

Signs and Symptoms of West Nile Virus

Mild Infection:	- Skin rash - Headache - Fever - Diarrhea - Nausea - Backache - Muscle aches - Lack of appetite - Swollen lymph glands
Serious Infection:	- High fever - Severe headache - Disorientation or confusion - Stupor or coma - Tremors or muscle jerking - Lack of coordination - Convulsions - Partial paralysis or sudden weakness - Pain

Preventing West Nile Virus

Prevention is the key to minimizing the risk of exposure to WNV. Everyone should take action to minimize the risk:

Reduce mosquito larvae habitat around the home by dumping standing water.
Change water in birdbaths, fountains, wading pools, animal troughs, and other sources once or twice a week.
Stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active (dusk to dawn).
Make sure the screens on doors and windows are working properly.
Cover exposed skin with light colored clothing when outside in the evening.
Use an effective repellent on exposed skin and always follow the directions on the label. (3)

West Nile Virus Resources:

Rip Currents

Rip currents are strong narrow channels of water flowing away from shore at surf beaches. These currents often are characterized by a difference in water color and can have a line of foam, seaweed or debris moving seaward. (4)

When going to the beach, be aware of the local conditions and pay attention to posted warnings and signs.

If caught in a rip current:

- Stay clam.
- Don't fight the current.
- If you can't escape, float or tread water.
- If you need help, call or wave for help.

Remember: If in doubt - don't go out!

Rip Current Information:

Rip Current Safety Brochure - NOAA (ទ្រង់ទ្រាយ PDF)
Rip Current Survival - USLA
Break the Grip of the Rip! - NOAA

Sources:

(1). Center for Disease Control
(2). Mayo Clinic
(3). Washington Department of Health
(4). NOAA National Weather Service

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