As the weather heats up, people do too. For a sunburn, immediately get out of the sun and put cold compresses on a burn. Take an aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce the swelling and pain. It is possible to suffer heat exhaustion in minutes, even in 80-degree weather. Immediately get out of the sun and into shade, and drink plenty of liquids.
Children are most at risk, pediatricians warn.
If they become confused and unresponsive and their skin is clammy, they may be suffering from heat stroke. Doctors say this can be life-threatening. Cool them with ice and call for an ambulance. But this isn't the end of the summer worries. There are all those bumps, bruises and cuts that occur when people become more active.