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June 21, 2006

What

Advice to avoid heat-related illness

Who

Contra Costa Health Services is warning residents to avoid heat-related illness. Children, the elderly and people with chronic problems are especially at risk.

How

Curtail outdoor activity

Drink plenty of fluids

Friends, relatives and neighbor should check on people who may be at risk. A break in a cool environment can help.

Avoid hot cars. After 20 minutes, the temperature inside a car can be 150 degrees

Watch for symptoms of heat-related illnesses: confusion, fatigue, impaired judgment, weakness, flushing, chills, hyperventilation, dizziness and, in severe cases, collapse, loss of consciousness or seizures.

Call your health provider if symptoms appear

When

The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures in inland Contra Costa could rise to 100 degrees tomorrow

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