Fans hospitalized from heat at Ed Sheeran's Pittsburgh concert. Here's how experts say to prevent heat illness.
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Seventeen people were taken to the hospital during Ed Sheeran's concert in Pittsburgh Saturday night, with officials saying the majority were treated for "heat-related issues," CBS Pittsburgh reported. Temperatures were in the 80s during the outdoor show.
In order to prevent heat-related illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends trying to stay indoors with air-conditioning when possible in the peak summer heat. But if you're headed to an outdoor summer concert, there are a few other tips you can follow to help you stay safe:
Dress for the weather: The CDC suggests wearing "lightweight, loose-fitting clothing" in order to stay as cool as possible outdoors. So if you're planning an elaborate concert outfit, keep this in mind.
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