Know the Signs of Heat Illness

Heat-related illnesses can become serious very quickly. Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, dizziness, muscle cramps, headache, weakness, nausea, and fatigue. If these symptoms are not treated promptly, they can progress to heat stroke, which is a medical emergency.

Move to a cool place, drink water, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or do not improve. Call 911 immediately if someone becomes confused, loses consciousness, or develops a very high body temperature.

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Learn more about heat-related illness:
https://www.cdc.gov/heat-health/

The Raritan Valley YMCA (www.raritanvalleyymca.org) has teamed up with the Middlesex County Office of Aging & Disabled Services at 732-745-3295 to increase public awareness of services and opportunities for county seniors, the disabled, and their caregivers. For general health information and area wide programs and services for senior citizens and disabled persons residing in the county visit https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-community-services/office-of-aging-disabled-services. For wellness programs, exercise classes, or fitness center memberships call 732-257-4114.