How do you prevent sunstroke?

Heatstroke occurs when your body overheats and cannot get rid of the heat. Try to prevent that with the following tips.

Read first: What is heat stroke?

It is better to prevent heat stroke than to cure it. With these tips you reduce the chance of getting sunstroke:

1. Don't go out in the sun too much.
2. Don't stay too long in the sun, especially if you're not used to it.
3. Avoid the sun between 12pm and 3pm, the hottest time of the day.
4. Seek to cool down regularly.
5. Very important:drink enough!
6. Wear a cap or other head protection.
7. Dress lightly.
8. Use sunscreen with a high protection factor.
9. Don't exert yourself too much.

The same tips apply to small children, but be even more careful with them. Place children in the shade to play, do not dress them too warmly, let them cool down very regularly.

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