Very good. Summer. Always! 17 Facts To Keep Healthy This Summer

From barbecues to graduation parties - and don’t forget fireworks and those beach days - there is plenty to do during the warmer months of the year. Whether you’re outdoors and under the sun, indoors and trying to stay cool, or hitting the holiday trail, the Albany Med Health System has some ideas to keep you and your loved ones healthy and much better this summer.

When the temperature reaches a high point…

Fact: Heat stroke, a serious heat-related illness, occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. Body temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or more within 15 minutes.

Tips: Drinking plenty of water is a good way to prevent some of the worst heat-related illnesses. It is also important to stay cool - if you can, stay indoors with air conditioning or open windows and use a fan on hot days. If someone is experiencing fever or any other heat-related illness, call 911 or seek further medical attention immediately.

The sun is hot today!

Fact: According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70. Having five or more sunburns doubles your risk of melanoma.

Tips: Regular use of sunscreen can go a long way in keeping you safe from the sun. Extremely strong UV rays are usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so make a plan to avoid exposure to the sun as much as possible during those times.

Look at extra tips that will protect your skin from the sun.
Let's eat!

Fact: According to the National Fire Protection Association, just under 20,000 people seek medical treatment each year in the U.S. due to damage involving grills.

Tips: It may seem simple but keep children and pets at least three feet [3 m] away from the nursery. Keep the grills clean by removing grease or oil accumulation. Also, never leave your grill unattended. Assuming that you put crude meat, chicken, or fish on the barbecue, make sure to clean up when to keep away from food contamination.

Are you going to the lake or the beach?

Fact: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the second leading cause of death among children aged 14 and under. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, between 2020 and 2021, drowning deaths involving children under the age of 15 increased by 17 percent.

Tips: Swim in selected areas guarded by paramedics. Swimming with a friend is recommended, and young children should always be close to their arms. When you get out of the boat, be sure to wear a life jacket!

1… 2… 3… Jump!

Fact: Trampolines were responsible for about 100,000 emergency room visits in one year, according to a 2022 report using data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Tips: Consider safety first when setting up a trampoline in the yard. Make sure all bolts and springs are secure and in good condition and make sure the trampoline is in good condition. Jumping too high or looking up increases the risk of injury.

Safety is as easy as riding a bicycle

Fact: The cost of injury and death on a bicycle usually exceeds $ 23 billion each year.

Tips: Wear your hat! Adults and children should wear protective helmets to protect themselves from scratches, bruises, and other serious brain damage. If you are going out on a bicycle, make sure that you wear good clothing, especially when traveling in the early morning or late at night.

Bonus Tip: In New York State, all children under the age of 14 are required to wear safety helmets when cycling, in-line skating, skateboarding, or scooter. If a child rides without a protective helmet, parents can be fined $ 50.

Time to get on the road!

Fact: Between 2016 and 2020, there were 1,390 motorists killed in car accidents in the U.S. during the fourth of July. Forty-one percent of those drivers were drunk.

Tips: If you plan to drink, make a plan to ride home.

Do you go on a road trip with your family? Avoid preventable injuries by making sure the car seats are fastened and fitted properly.

Good ending!

Fact: In 2021 alone, an estimated 11,500 injuries were treated in emergency rooms throughout the US. About three-quarters of those injuries occurred between June 18 and July 18.

Tips: Celebrate summer and Thursday in July, but be safe with explosives, even in places where they are legal. The best way to avoid serious injuries like burns, eye injuries, etc. is to let the experts treat you.

“Children should not play with explosives. Illegal explosives are particularly dangerous and can trigger, injure or start a fire, ”said Tom Moran, Trauma Education, Injury Prevention, and Outreach Coordinator at Albany Med.

Moran added that even official explosives, such as explosives, could be dangerous. It can warm up to 1,800 degrees Celsius.