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Frostbite

Injury to body tissue from exposure to extreme cold

Symptoms

• Red, white, blue, or gray-yellow discoloration of the skin
• Skin that looks and feels waxy or stiff
• Numbness
• Blistering after rewarming in severe cases

What To Do

• Get to a warm place
• Avoid using or touching affected areas
• Warm the area by immersing it in warm (NOT HOT) water or by using body heat
• Avoid using sources of excessive heat, as affected areas are numb and can easily burn

Hypothermia

Having a dangerously low body temperature

Symptoms

• Excessive shivering
• Exhaustion and Stiffness
• Confusion and fumbling hands
• Memory loss and slurred speech drowsiness
• Bright red, cold skin

What To Do

• Seek medical attention if body temperature is below 95 degrees Farenheit (35 degrees Celsius)
• Get to a warm place
• Remove wet clothing, if any
• Warm the center of the body first using blankets or loose, dry clothing
• Consume warm, nonalcoholic beverages
• Stay wrapped up

For more Information, visit

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/staysafe/hypothermia.html