Biggest Risks for Popular Summer Activities

6/1/2016 (Permalink)

We all love the summer, but here are somethings we need to keep in mind when we head out to great adventures for this summer.

Cruise: Sprains are the most common injury for someone on a cruise, along with contusions and other superficial wounds.

Camping and mountain trips: Falls are the biggest threat, many due to poor decision-making, lack of skill or not being properly prepared. Dehydration is also a danger.

So what’s a summer-loving person to do?

Pack: Appropriate clothing, insect repellent, sunscreen and first aid items. Include soap, tweezers, wound gel, personal medication and items such as fever reducers, fungal creams and pain relievers.

Know: The level of ability of the people in your group and the environment around you.

Head over to redcross.org to find tips for specific situations, such as getting stung by a jellyfish or dealing with a blister.

Bonus Preparedness Points: Classes and Apps

Oh, so you’re an overachiever? Want all the safety arrows in your quiver? Get suited up with a couple more critical resources.

Take a Class: Prepare for the unexpected with First Aid/CPR/AED training.

Download Apps The Red Cross First Aid App has instant access on how to treat common emergencies as well as a hospital locator which is helpful for travelers, and the Emergency App is a single ‘go-to’ source for weather alerts and safety tips.

Stay safe out there, folks!

by Sarah Layton

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