Heat-Related Illnesses in Children and Teens (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke)

Burns Caused by Heat (Child)

Exercise-Related Heat Exhaustion

Exercise-related heat exhaustion is an illness caused by getting too hot when you exercise. During heat exhaustion, your body temperature rises above normal.

Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion is a condition that develops during prolonged exposure to heat. It is more likely to occur during strenuous activity, such as exercise or manual labor.

For Older Adults: You Can Beat the Heat

After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature--especially heat--as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.