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What's Heat Exhaustion?

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Heat Exhaustion

Say: ig-ZOS-cheun

Super hot in summer? Then watch out for this — it's what happens when the body is not able to cool itself down. So don't get exhausted — drink plenty of water, get in the shade, or go inside and enjoy the air conditioning!

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