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Know the signs of serious sunburn, heat exhaustion, and dehydration.</p> <p>Serious <a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/sunburn.html" target="_self">sunburn</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/hot-workout.html" target="_self">Exercising</a> in the heat</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/dehydration.html" target="_self">Dehydration</a></p></div> </li> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-teens-beach.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>Staying Safe in the Water</h2> <p>Swimming and other water sports are a great way to beat the heat. 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