But do not worry. Follow the advice of our guide useful and will be healthy throughout the summer. If you're reading this and has already bitten an insect of summer, we offer some tips that will alleviate it.
Mosquito bites
Apart from the fact that mosquito bites are annoying, there is a slight possibility that you can pass West Nile virus. So be careful.
How to prevent mosquito bites: Get rid of standing water and weeds near the house, which is where mosquitoes congregate. Covers the bulk of your body as possible. Use an insect repellent with DEET, a chemical pesticide that the insects hate. Adults should use a repellent, according to the label, contains 30 percent DEET; children from six months to 12 years should only use a repellent containing 10 percent DEET, according to dermatologist Dr. Dirk Elston of Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. If you have less than 2 years, place the repellent once a day, three times per day if they are under 12 years. Never put the repellent on the hands or face.
If mosquitoes bite: Apply calamine lotion or a baking soda mixed with enough water to form a paste and Apply. If after a few days is bad, check with your doctor to see if you have an infection.
Diseases caused by food
If you eat hamburgers and potato salad out of your home, be careful. These delicious foods (and many other foods) can become a breeding ground for bacteria if exposed to heat and humidity. The symptoms range from diarrhea can lead to vomiting and food poisoning.
How to prevent these diseases: Do not eat hot meals to be cooled or cold food is hot. Keep perishable foods in a picnic lunch and use the other for drinks. Wash your hands often or apply the advice of the Association of Nutrition (American Dietetic Association) and carry wet wipes if there is no drinking water available. Separate raw and cooked foods and cook all food thoroughly. If food has been out of the refrigerator for more than two hours and you are not sure they are in good condition, discard them. If more than 90 ° F (32 ° C), that time drops to one hour.
If you feel bad: if you have diarrhea or starts to vomit, become dehydrated. Drink liquids that contain electrolytes or take an anti diarrhea if diarrhea worsens. See your doctor if you have more than a fever of 101.5 º F (38.6 º C), found blood in the stool, you feel dizzy or if diarrhea lasts more than three days.
Heatstroke and heat exhaustion
As the heat increases, it is more likely to lose water and transpo. This can cause heat stroke or heat exhaustion. When you exercise, the children's temperatures rise faster than those of adults, which puts them at greater risk. One of the symptoms of heat stroke at any age is that the fever rises to over 105 ° F or 40 ° C.
How to prevent heat stroke and heat exhaustion: Avoid staying outdoors during the hottest hours. Physical Exercise in the morning or late in the day, and wear light clothes that allow sweat to evaporate easily. Pay attention to your body. If you feel fatigued, dehydrated or cold, make a stop on their activity. Drink water throughout the day, not just when thirsty. Aim to 8 ounces per 20 minutes of exercise. Water to their children at least every half hour if they are playing outdoors.
If that happens: If you have a heat stroke, which is the most serious of the two, a person must have their temperature immediately drops to less than 102 ° F or 38 ° C by placing it in cold water or mojándole skin . Ice packs should be placed immediately and call the doctor, according to University Medical Center in Maryland. If you suffer from heat exhaustion, the temperature does not increase: probably breathes, feels weak and dizzy. Drink a glass of cool water every 15 minutes and call the doctor.
Summer eczema
It is possible that this eczema because of excessive sun, friction with certain plants or insect bites. Even some medicines like birth control pills and the pills for blood pressure, do not get along with the sun. The eczema usually caused by the sun are small sores or reddish points that cause itching. The more your skin is white, you are more likely to have eczema.
How to prevent eczema: Use a screen with a sun protection of at least SPF 15. Avoid wearing perfumes if you know that being outdoors, as the chemicals contained in the perfume may react negatively with the sun. Shower immediately after exercise, one of the eczema is caused by transpiration which is mixed with moisture. Avoid contact with certain plants, such as daffodils, hyacinths, ivy and primula, these plants can cause irritation.
If you experience irritation: it is best not to scratch the area to not be infected. Most of the eczema disappears without treatment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of Diseases (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). If you have fever or itching excessive, call your doctor.
Burn
Most of us have suffered some burns because the sun and how we may be painful, not to mention the increased risk of skin cancer.
Prevent burns: Use a screen with a sun protection factor of at least SPF 15, advises the American Academy of Dermatology (American Academy of Dermatology). (If you burn easily, or if you're putting the sun screen to a child, use a screen with a protection factor of at least SPF 30.) Solar screen can take up to 30 minutes to take effect as the skin has absorbed it completely, so Apply before exiting. Re-apply sun screen every two hours, and more often if you're in the water. Do not forget to put sun screen on the lips. Avoid exposure to the sun during peak intensity, cover the body as much as possible and wear a wide brimmed hat to be more protected.
If you suffer burns: The skin should heal by itself, but one can apply aloe vera gel, vitamin E cream or cold black tea bags to relieve pain. If it hurts too, fill the bathtub with cold water and half cup of baking soda and immerse yourself in it.
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