HealthInfo West Coast-Te Tai Poutini
Staying safe in summer
Two of the great things about summer are warmer temperatures and longer days. They mean we can spend more time outdoors. But they also come with a few risks. The links below give advice on how to avoid and treat food poisoning and insect bites, and stay safe on the water.
You can also read about Sun-smart behaviour, how to treat diarrhoea and vomiting caused by food poisoning in adults and in children, and how to treat bites & stings.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
Food poisoning
- Ministry for Primary Industry
- Tips for food safety
How to store, prepare and cook food to avoid food poisoning.
- Te kai manawa ora marae (food safety guide)
Information on sourcing, storing and producing food safely.
- Tips for food safety
Insect bites
- DermNet NZ – Arthropod bites and stings
This page explains the differences between venomous and non-venomous stings, and how to prevent and treat them.
Water safety
- Water Safety New Zealand
Advice and resources to help you stay safe in and on the water.
On the next page: Sun-smart behaviour
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed February 2018.
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