Risks during a heatwave
*Risks during a heatwave
In a severe heatwave, you may get dehydrated and your body may overheat.This can lead to heat exhaustion.
In a severe heatwave, you may get dehydrated and your body may overheat.This can lead to heat exhaustion.
*Symptoms of heat exhaustion:
Headache,dizziness,nausea,
vomiting muscle weakness or cramps,pale skin,high temperature,etc.If you think you might have heat exhaustion,you should move somewhere cool and drink plenty of water.
Headache,dizziness,nausea,
vomiting muscle weakness or cramps,pale skin,high temperature,etc.If you think you might have heat exhaustion,you should move somewhere cool and drink plenty of water.
-Take cool showers or baths and splash
yourself several times a day with cold water, especially your face and
the back of your neck.
*Drink plenty/regularly even if you do not feel thirsty – water or fruit juice are best.
*Eat as you normally would – try to eat more cold food,especially salads and fruits.
*Eat as you normally would – try to eat more cold food,especially salads and fruits.
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