{"id":226566,"date":"2019-12-26T07:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T05:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=226566"},"modified":"2019-12-25T20:35:25","modified_gmt":"2019-12-25T18:35:25","slug":"know-signs-symptoms-heat-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/12\/26\/know-signs-symptoms-heat-stroke\/","title":{"rendered":"Know the signs and symptoms of heat stroke"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa is known its breath-taking summers.<\/p>\n<p>But with these one of a kind summers, comes a one of a kind heat.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Heatstroke and dehydration is a serious risk for both animals and humans during hot weather.<\/p>\n<p>ER24 offers the following tips when faced with hot weather:<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay well hydrated by drinking a lot of water.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a close eye on babies, the elderly and children -ensure they stay well hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>Remember to ensure pets have a cool place to relax and cool clean water to drink.<\/li>\n<li>Try to stay out of direct sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Wear the appropriate clothing and ensure you use sunscreen.<\/li>\n<li>Limit participation in outdoor activities. If you plan on participating in outdoor activities, ensure you rest and keep hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>If you are going to spend time in a pool, ensure your safety and that of children around you. Ensure that they are supervised while around and in the pool.<\/li>\n<li>Do not leave children and pets in a vehicle even with a window open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">ALSO READ:<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/216352\/car-service-intervals-reason\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Car service intervals are there for a reason<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/204481\/get-close-personal-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get up close and personal with your car<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Severe heat stroke or exhaustion signs or symptoms include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Severe headache.<\/li>\n<li>Weakness or disorientation.<\/li>\n<li>Nausea or vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle cramps.<\/li>\n<li>Severe thirst.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Monitor people who have these symptoms, as persisting symptoms 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