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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:110%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Summer is a great time to enjoy different indoor and outdoor activities. Every person, of all ages, should be reminded of ways to stay safe and healthy
while they enjoy the summer fun. Summer often implies warmth, fun, and sunshine, but it can also bring heat overexposure, heat exhaustion, heat-induced illnesses, sunburn, poison, and stings. This summer we are adapting and taking steps to normalcy and it’s
important we stay healthy, safe, and hydrated! Learn how to protect yourself with these summer safety tips.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Summer Safety Tips<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Beat the Heat</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – Anybody can be at risk for a
</span><a href="https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/summer/heat"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">heat-related illness</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> and suffer from
</span><a href="https://ehs.ucr.edu/sites/g/files/rcwecm1061/files/2019-06/Heat%20Stress%20Prevention%20Inforgraphic.pdf"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">heat stress</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,
</span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">especially after an extended time inside our homes. Follow these summer safety tips, like taking extra breaks and drinking lots of water.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Protect Your Skin
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- When you protect your skin from the sun, you reduce your risk of developing skin cancer and early skin aging.
</span><a href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/sunscreen/sunscreen-resource-center"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Discover the role</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> that sunscreen plays in protecting
your skin and find out how to </span><a href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/sunscreen/how-to-select-sunscreen"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">select a sunscreen</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.
Remember that sunscreen is meant for everyday use, whether you are staying indoors or heading out for some sunshine.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Stay Hydrated –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">When the temperatures rise, getting enough to drink is important whether you’re playing sports, traveling or just sitting in the sun. And it’s critical for your heart health. Know the
</span><a href="https://www.keckmedicine.org/you-can-combat-the-heat-by-staying-hydrated/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">signs of dehydration</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> and
</span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-much-water-should-you-drink-per-day"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">how much water</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> you should be drinking.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Bug Safety</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> –
</span><a href="https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/summer/zika"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mosquitoes</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> can cause a number of illnesses and in recent years,
Aedes mosquitos arrived in Southern California. These mosquitos come out in the middle of the day and need minimal water to breed. Start by getting rid of unused standing water like buckets, plant saucers, old tires, fountains and even recyclables. Buy and
use </span><a href="https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,957,93.html#:~:text=Plant%2Dbased%20repellents&text=Studies%20with%20products%20containing%20a,mosquitoes%20for%20about%20two%20hours."><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">insect repellent</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
with the following ingredients: DEET, Picardian, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, and IR3535.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Playgrounds</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – Emergency departments see more than 20,000 children ages 14 and younger for
</span><a href="https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/safety-topics/child-safety/playgrounds"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">playground-related</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> traumatic brain injury each year. Be aware of falls
and age-appropriate settings for your children. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Fireworks </span>
</b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">– Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades, fireworks displays – and plenty of
</span><a href="https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/summer/fireworks"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">visits to emergency rooms</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">, especially during July. Be mindful
of California’s drought and dry season upon us to protect our land and ourselves. Know your local community guidelines.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Water Safety</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – Drowning caused 3,709 deaths in 2017.
</span><a href="https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/drowning"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The younger the child, the greater the risk.</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Check for
</span><a href="https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/swim.html"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">water safety</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> and swimming lessons in your local area. You can these class with private organizations,
community centers and local non-profit organizations like the </span><a href="https://www.ymca.net/watersafety"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">YMCA</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Bicycling</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – Bicyclists must take extra precautions when they ride. They often
</span><a href="https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/summer/bicycles"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">share the road</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> with vehicles, but injuries can happen even
on a bike path.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Boating</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – Most boating experiences are positive. But joyful times quickly can turn deadly if boaters are not
</span><a href="https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/summer/boating"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">vigilant about safety</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – at all times. Visit the link to make
sure you are staying safe on the waters this summer. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pedestrian Safety</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – Cell phone
</span><a href="https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/safety-topics/distracted-walking"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">distracted walking</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> is a huge problem, and rarely are we more vulnerable than
when walking, crossing streets and negotiating traffic.. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We hope you find these tips and resources helpful. The
</span><a href="https://hr.ucr.edu/about-us/workplace-health-wellness/wellness"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Faculty/Staff Wellness Program</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> remains committed to the health and well-being
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">In health and happiness,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0">Jacqueline Leslie, MPH</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0070C0"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">Wellness Program Specialist</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">Workplace Health & Wellness</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">University of California, Riverside</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">1201 University Avenue </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">Suite 208</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">Riverside, CA 92507</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171"><a href="mailto:julie.chobdee@ucr.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#767171">jacqueline.leslie@ucr.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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