59 - Public Health In the News-Fight the Bite, Beat the Heat and Mental Health Days

This July, a heat wave , the Zika virus, and mental health, take center stage. As the summer heat wave continues, young people across the nation participate in football conditioning camps and team practices, in preparation for the upcoming season. The risk of exercising in the intense summer heat has resulted in the death of one child from a heat stroke . Education and increased awareness of parents, visitors and coaching staff , can help prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke in young athletes. In Florida, local Zika virus transmission has resulted in infections in at least 4 people. July is National Minority Mental Health Month, and we discuss the importance of staycations, vacations and successfully managing depression with your healthcare provider.