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From bug bites to heat stroke: An urgent care doctor’s guide to summer health
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Every summer, Central Floridians and travelers from around the world embrace the region’s abundant outdoor activities — but for some, the excitement is cut short with a trip to urgent care for everything from bug bites and swimmer’s ear to jellyfish stings.
Hot temperatures, however, pose the greatest risk, according to Dr. Tim Hendrix, medical director of AdventHealth Centra Care.
In this new episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, Hendrix shares essential summer safety tips for wherever your plans may take you.
Tune in to this episode to learn about:
- How to spot the early signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke (2:26)
- Why hydration alone isn’t enough to prevent heat-related conditions (4:01)
- What to research before traveling — especially with aging parents and young children (6:37)
- The must-haves for your summer emergency kit (9:29)
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