Teen Prep Kit: Health

• 2024

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This video explains how to stay healthy and safe during heat waves. It suggests drinking plenty of fluids, staying in cool places, and eating regularly to avoid feeling dizzy or sick. The article also highlights the importance of being prepared for health emergencies by learning first aid, CPR, and donating blood. Simple steps like practicing good hygiene, nutrition, regular exercise, and sanitation can help prevent health crises. By living a healthy lifestyle every day and knowing what to do in emergencies, people can protect themselves and others from harm.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Disasters; First Aid; Health Education; Heat Exhaustion; Heat Stroke; Physical Fitness; Adolescent; Extreme Heat; Nutrition Therapy

Institutions: American Red Cross; Global Disaster Preparedness Center

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