The message is simple : Keep your children out of the pool or hot tub if they are having diarrhea. We are talking about preventing an illness by prescribing basic hygiene, if Crypto is confirmed, it's essential to remain out of the water for two weeks.

Robert Glatter

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But they are at risk as well when the heat index rises. Keeping ahead of their thirst is the key, not just drinking when they feel thirsty, taking breaks is essential when intensely exercising in the heat for more than one hour. This includes rest, finding shade from the sun, and drinking water mixed with sugar and electrolytes. Salty pretzels, fruit and nuts are always a good option if you don't have access to a drink with sugar and electrolytes.

My bias is that it is silly to play in 100 degree temperatures, the risk of heat stroke, collapse on the court, acute kidney injury and a serious fall as one collapses from the heat are just not worth it. Why not postpone for a few days, play only at night or play in closed air conditioned stadiums when available?

While both world wars and Korea dealt with infectious diseases as the main reasons for nonbattle injuries, [accidental wounds] became the overriding concern starting with the Vietnam War.

Luckily, we haven't been seeing a whole lot of it in the last six to 12 months. It's kind of quieted down, a few years ago, we were seeing several cases a week.

This is dangerous and unpredictable, and it can kill you, using marijuana, which I'm not condoning, is safer. We don't see the violent behavior or the seizure aspect we see with this drug.

It's a tough question, there is a possibility you can alter the neuro circuitry just from ingesting some of these agents. ... There could be some sustained injury.

It may also offer benefit to those who have experienced symptoms of a hangover associated with vomiting and dehydration, since it may help aid in replacement of needed fluid and important electrolytes.

People should never try this home, and kids especially should not... by Robert Glatter

People should never try this home, and kids especially should not do this.