Summer vacation has arrived, parents should pay attention when taking their children on summer vacation and playing on the beach, especially in the scorching sun. The effects of ultraviolet rays and high temperatures will affect children's health.
Risk of heat shock, exhaustion
The body temperature regulation system of young children is still weak, which will cause the body to lose water and heat shock under intense sunlight. This can cause symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, headache, and even convulsions that parents need to pay special attention to regarding the physical condition of young children.
Skin damage, sunburn
Young skin is inherently delicate, so it is very easy to get sunburned when exposed to high UV rays, especially from about 10 am to 4 pm. The condition may be skin with red rashes, then blisters and peeling.
Pay attention to teaching children to apply sunscreen regularly to protect their skin as well as not to let children swim for too long in peak hot weather.
Impaired immune system, affecting vision
Prolonged intense sun exposure will naturally weaken the health protection barrier. This is also the reason why children are prone to catching a cold or developing respiratory diseases when swimming in the sea.
In addition, ultraviolet rays can be harmful to the eyes, easily leading to conjunctivitis or retinal damage. These effects often accumulate underground and affect children's long-term health if they do not have sunglasses or wide-brimmed protective hats.
Safety notes for children
Parents should let children swim in the safe time frame, which is before 9 am and after 4 pm. When children get ashore, they need to dry their bodies immediately and replenish electrolytes, rest in a cool place.
Equipping children with sunscreen swimwear is one of the highly effective solutions to help children's skin avoid direct exposure to harsh sunlight so that children can have a complete and healthy summer vacation.
