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Make the Most of Your Summer with Our Health Advice

Summer is associated with fun, sunshine, and time spent outdoors, but it can also bring unexpected surprises. 

Whether it’s a bug bite, heatstroke, or lightheadedness, it’s helpful to know how to respond. Check out our health tips to help you manage these situations at home and to know when it’s time to see a healthcare professional. That way, you can enjoy the summer with peace of mind.   

Relieve the Effects of Sun Exposure

The sun and high temperatures are among the pleasures of summer, but prolonged exposure can sometimes cause discomfort or unease.

See the details of Sunburn

Sunburn

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Heat Burns

Heat Burns

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Heat exhaustion (when the body overheats)

Heat exhaustion

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Relieve Insect Bites and Allergic Reactions

Fresh air, nature, and outdoor activities are at the heart of the summer season, but sometimes a few unwelcome guests come along to spoil the fun.

See the details of Hives (red blotches)

Hives

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Pollen Allergy

Pollen Allergy

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Allergy

Allergy

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Insect bite

Insect bite

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors

What to Do in Case of an Injury or Accident

Running, jumping, playing, and diving are all part of summer fun, but they can also lead to injuries.

See the details of Sprains

Sprains

  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Bump or blow to the head

Bump or blow to the head

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of A bump or bruise (no open wound)

A bump or bruise

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Treating Wounds and Bites

As we enjoy summertime activities, we’re more likely to experience falls, scrapes, cuts, and encounters with small animals along the way.

See the details of A Cut (laceration)

A Cut

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Small injury from a pointed object (puncture wound)

Small injury from a pointed object

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Animal bite

Animal bite

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Superficial Wound

Superficial Wound

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Relieve Stomachaches and Infections

Summer can lead to digestive discomfort or infections, sometimes caused by the heat, swimming, eating outdoors, or travelling.

See the details of Stomach ache (abdominal pain)

Stomach ache

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Fever

Fever

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Outer ear infection

Outer ear infection

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors
See the details of Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis

  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Traveling This Summer with Up-to-Date Vaccinations

Prior to departure, make sure all necessary vaccinations for your destination have been administered. Also, before the start of the school year, verify that your children’s vaccinations are up to date.

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