Dehydration
What is dehydration?
Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don't replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated.
Who do you call in the event of a water emergency?
9-1-1 or your local emergency number
What do most reactions look like when we get bug bites and bee stings?
Most reactions to insect bites and stings are mild, causing little more than redness, itching, stinging or minor swelling
What do you use to protect yourself from the sun?
SPF. Use lotions, creams, and chapsticks that have an SPF rating of at least 15 and to reapply often, especially after swimming and sweating. For best results, choose sunblocks, lotions, and creams that offer protection for both UVA and UVB rays
The Statue of Liberty was given to the US by which country?
France
True or False. Only children and older adults experience dehydration?
False.
Dehydration also can occur in any age group if you don't drink enough water during hot weather — especially if you are exercising vigorously.
Everyone can experience dehydration, but the condition is especially dangerous for young children and older adults.
What are some safety measures you can take around the pool to ensure extra safety?
Make sure backyard pools have four-sided fencing that’s at least 4 feet high and a self-closing, self-latching gate to prevent someone falling into the pool unsupervised
Walk and don't run around the pool. The surface may be slippery
True or False. Can some bugs carry viruses or diseases?
True. Some insects also carry disease, such as West Nile virus or malaria.
What does SPF stand for? What does it mean?
Sun Protection Factor: is a measure of how well a sunscreen will protect skin from UVB rays, the kind of radiation that causes sunburn, damages skin, and can contribute to skin cancer.
In which film did father and son actors Will and Jaden Smith first appear together?
The Pursuit of Happiness
What are some symptoms of dehydration? Name 3.
True or False. It is okay to rely on a swimming aid such as a noodle and blow up tube?
False. Remember that swimming aids such as water wings or noodles are fun toys for kids, but they should never be used in place of a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD).
How should you clean the area where you were bitten?
Wash the area with soap and water.
True or False. If you use an SPF with 75 or 100 it gives you more protection than 15 or 30?
False. Sunscreens with really high SPFs, such as SPF 75 or SPF 100, do not offer significantly greater protection than SPF 30 and mislead people into thinking they have more protection than they actually do.
What is the most common letter in the English alphabet?
E
When you are experiencing dehydration, when should you go see a doctor?
When swimming at the beach, where should you swim?
Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards. Swimming in open water is not the same as swimming in a pool. When swimming we need to be aware of uneven surfaces, river currents, ocean undertow and changing weather.
How can you help ease the symptoms of a bug bite?
How often should you reapply your sunblock?
Every 2 hours.
What planets literally rain diamonds?
Saturn and Jupiter
How can you prevent dehydration?
To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water such as fruits and vegetables. Letting thirst be your guide is an adequate daily guideline for most healthy people.
People may need to take in more fluids if they are experiencing conditions such as:
What are some swimming rules that are good to follow?
When should you seek medical help for a bug bite?
Which rays can give you sunburn (UVA or UVB)?
UVB rays, the kind that cause sunburn and contribute to skin cancer
Who is is the youngest person ever to appear on a Billboard chart?
Blue Ivy Carter