The summer holidays are a good chance for many people to travel. But you should remember to protect yourself when enjoying the great outdoors. The ultraviolet rays in summer can greatly damage the skin over the long term, you may not realise you are getting burnt at the time but later in the day you may start to feel the dreaded burn. To avoid UV radiation, you should be reasonable when it comes to planning your time outdoors. Try to avoid going out at noon, between 11-3, especially in hot weather without the wind.
Try to wear light-coloured, thin, loose, absorbent and breathable clothing as well, while the exposed body should be coated with sunscreen. And remember to wear a sun-hat and sunglasses. On hot summer days, some people can sweat excessively. As the salt balance of the body reduces, the osmotic pressure of the body will also go out of balance, and then heat stroke can threaten to rear its ugly head. So drink some water or a hydrating drink (not beer), this can help prepare the body to reduce the threat of sunstroke.
In the event of someone getting heat stroke, the patient should be carried to a cool ventilated place if possible, perhaps under a rock or on a hill that isn't exposed to the sun, and should lie down. Then you should undo the shirt buttons for the sufferer, and soak some cloth in water (or use a wet wipe) and place the resulting cold towel on the head and neck to help them cool down.
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