Summer Safety Tips

A preventive medicine doctor talks about an array of summer-related safety concerns.

MHS and Military OneSource: To Your Health: Summer Safety Discussion with Lt. Col. Christine Smetana of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Extreme heat can also affect your pets. Extreme heat is when temperatures are much hotter or humid than normal. Follow these tips.

Hello, summer! Summer may be the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with your children. However, when temperatures are more hot or humid than normal, take extra precautions. Follow these tips.

Fireworks safety is no joke. Keep children away and watch for duds.

Enjoying summer safely - like drinking plenty of water, wearing sunscreen, and wearing a life jacket around water - is the best way to enjoy summer.

If you have an older adult (age 65 and older) in your family, neighborhood, or community, check in with them during extreme heat, when temperatures are more hot or humid than normal. Older adults are more likely to experience heat-related health problems. Remember! Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable Ask yourself the following questions.

Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable. Follow these tips to keep yourself and others safe.

Older adults are more likely to suffer from heat-related health problems, according to the CDC. This infographic offers safety tips for older adults.

Sun safety tips to keep you aware and healthy

Summer safety is no accident. Tips for a safe 101 days of summer.

Social media graphic from the Consortium for Health and Military Performance on extreme heat showing a service member looking towards sunset. “Warrior Heat and Exertion-Related Event Collaborative Educational tools, Provider Tools, Resources ”

Infographic on Heat acclimatization to prevent heat illness.

This infographic provides information on ways to stay hydrated while out in the sun.