38 Prairie A&M students hospitalized for heat-related illnesses after campus event, reports say

WALLER COUNTY, Texas – Nearly 40 students have been taken to the clinic after appearing indicators of heat-related sickness when Panther Week actions got here to an finish at Prairie View A&M University Friday night time, in step with more than one reports.

’s sister station in Houston, KPRC, reports 38 students overall have been taken to the clinic. Of the ones students, 37 have been taken by way of ambulance and one was once transported by way of air ambulance.

The students didn’t display signs till the top of Panther Camp actions, Executive Director of Marketing Communications at Prairie View A&M Candace Johnson informed KPRC.

“Several students reported symptoms of heat exhaustion. Emergency medical professionals were immediately dispatched to the scene to treat students for heat-related illnesses. As a precaution, students are encouraged to monitor themselves and others for symptoms such as high body temperature, dizziness or fainting, confusion, and upset stomach. Individuals exhibiting these symptoms should call 911,” the college mentioned in a commentary.

PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande additionally spoke out in regards to the incident Saturday morning on Twitter.

“Medical care was quickly provided and our staff continued to monitor our students for several hours after,” LeGrande mentioned. “We are conscientiously reviewing the decision-making process surrounding yesterday’s event…”

It’s unknown what number of students are nonetheless within the clinic as of Saturday.

Rhonda Getschman, with Waller County EMS, informed KPRC that they’re encouraging everybody to “stay indoors as much as possible” because the triple-digit temperatures proceed.