CVS pharmacist shares summer health tips [Video]

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Summer is in full swing, and that means barbecues, beach days and family vacations. But it also can mean bug bites, sunburns and battles to stay hydrated as temperatures rise.

We don’t mean to put a damper on your summer fun, but did you know that an estimated 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? Or that having just five sunburns doubles one’s risk of melanoma? And yes, you ARE seeing more poison ivy, thanks to a warming planet.

The key to staying well this summer is to remember the risks that come with outdoor fun and having a plan to prevent or treat common seasonal ailments like bites, burns and dehydration.

As we head into summer’s biggest holiday weekend, CVS Pharmacy’s Dr. Amy Lynn Safaty, Pharm D, MBA, shared ways to prioritize wellness this summer.

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