Sunscreens should not be used on infants under six months of age, she said. Instead, she recommends using shade and protective clothing . Shade shields children from harmful sun exposure. She also recommends wearing protective clothing like hats, long sleeves and light-weight long pants. Dr. Ziogas notes that hyperthermia typically occurs in young athletes and is the second leading cause of death in high school athletes.
Heatstroke occurs when the body is unable to lose heat.
Most of the time, body heat generated by exercise can be dissipated by sweating. Infants, in particular, should be watched closely in hot , humid weather. Know the signs and symptoms of heatstroke, and stop activity if any develop. All of these activities can lead to contact with insects and plants that can attack tender skin, and even cause serious illness. Mosquitoes Breeding season came early this year so New England has already begun to experience the wrath of mosquitoes.