Share emergency contacts. Parents should give the camp the emergency contacts for all children, as well as the child’s physician including name, telephone numbers, fax number and the date of the last health care visit. Additionally, parents should have the emergency contact information for staff handy. If your child has a medical condition, camp staff should be notified.
• Get a physical before they get physical. Make sure your child undergoes a physical examination and that their vaccinations are up-to-date.
• Stay hydrated. Remind your child to drink plenty of water, even if they do not feel thirsty.
• Teach your child to practice sun safety. Pack lightweight clothing in light colors with a loose fit to keep the sun at bay and to keep body temperatures at a normal level. Also remind your child to use sunblock (SPF 30 or greater) regularly when outdoors for prolonged periods of time, even on hazy or cloudy days. Children should also be reminded to reapply sunblock frequently, especially after swimming.
• Teach your child to be safe in the water. Remind your child to follow all camp rules in and around pools, lakes and other bodies of water. Children should never be around water without a certified lifeguard on duty.
• Keep the bugs off. Avoid scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays on your child. Refrain from using a product containing a combination sunscreen-DEET formulation as the directions for each are different, and the use of a combination formulation can potentially lead to DEET toxicity.
Courtesy: Stonehealth
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