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Travel Insured during Summer

Summer holiday travel is very popular. It is important to avoid over exposure to the heat, especially for young children and the elderly. Here are some tips to stay safe in the heat.

1. Try to avoid being outside in the heat between 10 am and 2 pm. It is usually the hottest at that time. You can plan on doing some indoor activity at that time or try to stay in the shade.

2. When outside, dress comfortably in light colored, light weight clothing that is loose. Hats are very useful to shield your face and neck in hot weather. It is very important to wear clothes made with natural fibers so they can breathe.

3. Even if you do not have any direct exposure to the sun, you must wear sunscreen with SPF rating of at least 30. Read the labels for directions to re apply. Almost all of them require re application every few hours for maximum protection.

4. You can lose a lot of fluids in the heat, so you must drink plenty of water. Instead of drinking water only when you are thirsty drink some in regular intervals throughout the day. Alcohol and sugary drinks can make you more dehydrated.

5. Be on the lookout for symptoms of heatstroke and heat exhaustion. Heatstroke can come about suddenly and can result in loss of consciousness with extremely high body temperature. It occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature and the sweating mechanism fails. The skin is very dry, hot and red. The victim can be cooled with ice or cold water and must be taken to the hospital immediately because it can be fatal.

6. Water and electrolyte loss can cause a less serious condition called heat exhaustion. The victim is fatigued and weak and may experience excessive sweating. Sometimes they may also experience muscle cramps because of salt depletion. Pale and clammy skin is a common sign. Provide rest and lost of fluids in a cool and well ventilated area.

Even if you are perfectly healthy a heat related emergency can occur anytime. Be prepared by having travel or visitor health insurance. A health insurance agent can guide you to select a health plan. Have a sizzling summer!

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