Dehydration in Children: Recognizing, Preventing and Acting
Dehydration in Children: Recognizing, Preventing and Acting

Young children are vulnerable when it comes to dehydration, especially during hot weather or when they are sick. As a parent, it is important to recognize the signs of dehydration, act in time and take preventive measure...

Summer Heat: Protecting Vulnerable Groups and General Measures
Summer Heat: Protecting Vulnerable Groups and General Measures

With the expectation of more heat waves due to climate change, it is important to be extra vigilant, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and chronically ill. Indeed, summer temperatures can cause serious...

First Aid for Burns: Cooling with Water
First Aid for Burns: Cooling with Water

Burns occur when the body comes into contact with high temperatures. They can be caused by heat from objects, fumes, flames, radiation and liquids. Burns range from minor to severe and occur mostly in domestic settings. ...

Summer Diseases and Illnesses: Recognizing, Preventing and Treating them
Summer Diseases and Illnesses: Recognizing, Preventing and Treating them

Summer is a season of sunshine, longer days and vacation, but it also brings with it specific health challenges. In addition to sunstroke, Weil's disease and other summer-related ailments, people can even suffer from sum...

Recognizing and treating insect bites
Recognizing and treating insect bites

Insect bites can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from harmless itching to severe allergic reactions. It is important to correctly identify an insect bite to take appropriate action for treatment and possible medical...