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What are the signs of heat stroke?
Short answer
Very high body temperature, confusion, slurred speech, fainting or seizures. Call 911 and cool the person while waiting.
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Official sources
- CDC: extreme heatcdc.gov
- Ready.gov: extreme heatready.gov
- LIHEAP: energy bill helpacf.hhs.gov