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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for
today, beginning at 1pm through tomorrow, July 22 at 10pm.
Oakland County Health Division cautions residents to protect
themselves, especially young children and pets, from heat-related illness such
as heat exhaustion or heat stroke when temperatures are high.
Infants and young children are sensitive to the effects of
extreme heat and must rely on other people to keep them cool and hydrated. Follow
these tips to prevent heat-related illness:
- Never leave infants or children in a parked car. Also, do
not leave pets in parked cars – they can suffer heat sickness too.
- While outside, take breaks often, and find air-conditioned
places, such as libraries or malls, or shady areas where you can rest. This
will give the body a chance to recover. The best time to go outside during a
heat advisory is in the morning or evening.
- Dress infants and children in loose, lightweight,
light-colored clothing.
- Make sure your child is drinking more water than usual and
don’t wait until they are thirsty to give them more.
- Regularly apply sunscreen on your child as indicated on the
package.
Seek medical care immediately if your child has symptoms of
heat-related illness:
- Heavy sweating
- Weakness
- Cold, pale, and clammy skin
- Fast, weak pulse
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fainting
If you think your child is suffering from heat-related
illness, move to a cooler location, lie them down, loosen clothing, and apply
cool, wet cloths to as much of their body as possible. Have them sip water. If
your child has vomited and it continues, seek medical attention immediately.
Contact your local municipality for a list of cooling
centers that may be available in your area. For more information about extreme
heat, visit www.cdc.gov/extremeheat.
For up-to-date public health information, follow Public Health Oakland on
Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest @publichealthOC.
 
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