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What Happens To Your Body During a Heat Wave?

thermostat during heat wave showing temperature 100 derees as man drinks in background

With record breaking temperatures hitting communities all over the world this summer, we are experiencing firsthand what happens to our body during a heat wave. When a person is unable to find shelter from the heat, it can lead to dangerous consequences in the form of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Identifying the warning signs and cooling down the body is essential to preventing a medical emergency.