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Florida Cancer Connect is a centralized resource hub for information on cancer treatment, caregiver tools, and stories from brave Floridians who have fought this disease on one centralized website. Use this tool to access a trusted information from local medical practitioners to help you and your family make informed decisions when it matters most.

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Beat the Heat (PDF, 632KB)

BEAT THE HEAT HEAT EXHAUSTION VS. HEAT STROKE EXTREME HEAT: VERY HOT WEATHER THAT CAN HARM YOUR HEALTH, RESULTING IN HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HEAT CRAMPS OR HEAT RASHES. HEAT EXHAUSTION SYMPTOMS *Cold, pale, and clammy skin *Headache *Fast, weak pulse *Nausea or vomiting *Muscle cramps *Dizziness *Heavy sweating *Fainting *Tiredness or weakness HEAT EXHAUSTION WHAT TO DO *Move person to a cool place *Loosen their clothing *Give them a cool bath *Place cool wet cloths on the person's skin *Have them sip water Seek medical care if: *The person is vomiting *Their symptoms worsen *Their symptoms last over an hour HEAT STROKE SYMPTOMS *Body temperature reaches 103°F *Headache *Fast, strong pulse *Nausea *Hot, red, dry or damp skin *Dizziness *Confusion *Fainting HEAT STROKE WHAT TO DO *Call 911, to seek medical care immediately *Move person to a cooler location *Use cool cloths or a cool

Extreme Heat: Very hot weather that can harm your health, resulting in Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. View the Flyer to see symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

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