Announcements in the May 15th Issue

Akashi City is Providing Support for Families Who are Raising Children

Akashi City is providing intensive support for families who are raising children. 

The support comes in a variety of ways:

1)           Medical expenses are free for children up to the 3rd year of high school.

2)           Daycare services are free starting from your 2nd child.

3)           Diapers will be delivered to you every month.

4)           School lunch at junior high school are free.

5)           Entry is free to the Akashi Municipal Planetarium, the Akashi Municipal Cultural Museum, the pool at the Akashi Beach Park, and the Family Playspace “Harehare.”

If you have any questions about this article, please contact one of the following:

Children’s Health Division (phone number: 078-918-5656, fax number: 078-918-6384)

Child-rearing Support Division (phone number: 078-918-5597, fax number: 078-918-6191)

Child Policy Division (phone number: 078-918-6073, fax number: 078-918-5196)

Please Beware of Heatstroke

May is the start of hotter weather in Japan.  Because of that, some people suffer from heatstroke.  By sweating, your body protects itself against heatstroke.  However, in May, your body is still not used to the heat.  Therefore, you should exercise or take a bath to warm your body up so that you will begin to sweat.  Now is when you should start being careful about heatstroke.

If you suffer from heatstroke, you can have the following symptoms:

•            Numbness in hands and feet

•            Dizziness or lightheadedness when standing up

•            Leg cramps

Moderate symptoms include:

•            Feeling exhausted

•            Nausea

•            Headache

Severe symptoms include:

•            Confusion or loss of consciousness

•            Convulsions

If you think you or someone you know is suffering from heatstroke, please follow the following steps:

•            Find somewhere cool and rest

•            Get hydrated (drink water) and replenish lost sodium

•            If the person you are with stop responding to you, please call an ambulance immediately

If you have any questions about this article, please contact the Health Promotion Division. 

Their phone number is 078-918-5657.  Their fax number is 078-918-5440.