Home » Archive by Tags

Articles tagged with: Heat Exhaustion

The Serious Side of Amusement Rides: 10 Tips to Stay Safe
June 22, 2011 – 12:57 pm | One Comment
The Serious Side of Amusement Rides: 10 Tips to Stay Safe

A 3-year-old boy died of massive head injuries on April 2, 2011, after falling off a children’s roller coaster in Illinois. The child was seated with his twin brother near the front of a roller …

Keeping Cool This Summer – A Primer For The Young, The Elderly And Everyone In Between
June 21, 2010 – 10:55 am | No Comment
Keeping Cool This Summer – A Primer For The Young, The Elderly And Everyone In Between

Although it may be hard to believe given the weather on any given day recently, summer is right around the corner. Given that, matters of summer heat should be on your mind. Children and the elderly are very susceptible to the dangers of the extreme heat that summers can bring. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an average of 300 people a year die from heat related illnesses.