Preven-sun
Slip me on light and loose to keep you nice and cool, enjoy the sun carefully or your goose is cooked you fool.
What is Clothing?
I am what can result from a severe sunburn, or a lot of sun exposure. 10, 20, even 30 years down the line. I'm one of the leading causes of death in today's day and age.
What is Cancer?
These don't block UV radiation. That's why you can get a sunburn, even if these completely cover the sky.
What are clouds?
Bob is unconscious, is not sweating, and has a fever of 104. What does Bob have?
Heat Stroke
You should be doing this anyway, but it's especially important when overheated. After all, you need to replace all of it you lost sweating.
What is drinking water?
Slop me on as a cream or spray. Use at least SPF 30 to protect yourself.
What is Sunscreen
I'm bright red, warm to the touch and have a peel. What am I?
What is a sunburn?
This is something you should NOT do upon going outside. It can result in eye problems, blindness and cataracts. I'm especially dangerous during a solar eclipse.
What is look directly at the sun?
Iris seems disoriented, is sweating buckets, and is complaining of muscle cramps. What does Iris have?
Heat Exhaustion
This can help you cool down far faster than just sitting in the shade. Though you may be jumping out of it just as quickly as you hopped in.
What is a cold shower?
Slide me on to protect your eyes from the sun. I also apparently make you look cooler, especially if I'm reflective.
What are sunglasses?
Sunburns can be mild to moderate, the more moderate ones can present with these fluid filled sacs on the skin.
What are blisters?
This can come at all times of year, despite it's chilly sounding name. It can be caused by snow, ice, sand or even water.
If someone has heat stroke, what should you do immediately?
What is call 911 or Proper Medical Assistance, then attempt to cool them down?
Put it on your forehead if you have a fever, or the back of your neck if you were a catcher.
What is a wet towel?
Seek me out on a hot day, maybe you'll find a dog lounging with you.
What is Shade?
This so called tan is common in the Midwest, characterized by very red skin on the arms, face, neck and the rest of the body remaining untouched. Also common in sailors, soldiers and golfers.
What is a Farmer's Tan?
People with these colored eyes are more at risk from sun damage than those with darker colored eyes, such as brown.
What is Green and Blue?
If someone has Heat Exhaustion what should you do?
Try to cool them down immediately.
On a hot day, it's by far the best place you can be to avoid getting too hot. As long as it's air-conditioned of course.
Where is Inside?
Slap me on to protect your head from UV rays, wide brim or ballcap?
What is a hat?
I was a trend on the internet that involved only covering part of your body in sunscreen to create a design on the skin.
It can occur even on the eyeballs, though it's much more well known on the skin. To keep this from happening, wear dark colored sunglasses and limit exposure.
What is a sunburn?
Which is fatal Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke?
What is Heat Stroke?
This can help you cool down a bit quicker. Though I would recommend doing it inside, rather than out. You may get some strange looks from your neighbors if not.
What is removing excess clothing?