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How to deal with a heatstroke

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Patricia Metz
August 14, 2024

Too much sun can cause sunstroke. Find a shady spot immediately, drink lots of fluids and cool your body down. Full-blown heatstroke is life-threatening. You stop sweating and your temperature spirals. Call the emergency services immediately!

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