![]() ![]() If you have vulnerable neighbours who may be at risk during a heatwave, try to find out if someone is already looking after them or if they would like you to ring them daily.Take plenty of water with you and have regular rest breaks. Keep your vehicle well ventilated to avoid drowsiness.Not eating properly may exacerbate health-related problems. Drink plenty of fluids, but not alcohol, which dehydrates the body.Avoid too much exercise when very hot, which can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and watch for signs of heat stress - an early sign is fatigue.Try to stay cool by taking cool showers or baths and/or sprinkle yourself several times a day with cold water. ![]() Night cooling is important as it allows the body to recuperate.
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