Health Watch: Rabbit fever, high protein diets and more health headlines

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...High temperatures of 97 to 103 degrees with overnight lows
of 55 to 70 degrees. Widespread Moderate (level 2 out of 4)
HeatRisk with areas of Major HeatRisk (level 3 out of 4) in lower
Nevada valleys.

* WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra
Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe
County and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses will be more likely, especially
for those spending extended periods outdoors, in poorly cooled
indoor spaces, or who are sensitive to heat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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