The final weekend of June is upon us, and the Fourth of July is next week, so you’re gonna be spending a lot of time outside in the near future. But it is important to stay safe and avoid potentially dangerous things this season.
First, insect bites – use repellent, wear long clothing, since both mosquitos and ticks carry diseases.
And stay hydrated and cool whenever and wherever you can because heat-related illnesses kill more people each year than tornados, hurricanes, and floods.
Plus, wear sunscreen – sunburns are never fun and they can be deadly in the long run because of skin cancer.
And make sure you do stay safe in the water as well – more than 4,000 people drown annually.
Finally, food poisoning is more prevalent in the summer – because many people handle raw meat while grilling and they don’t always wash their hands.
So take these tips, and have a healthy, happy Summer.
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