Recommendations from Ministry of Health to avoid dangers of heatwave

The Ministry of Health released a press release today to reiterate a series of recommendations to shield yourself from risks and dangers and to avoid sunburn and/or dehydration related to a possible rise in temperatures during the summer season:

• Drink at least one and a half litres of water per day without waiting to feel thirsty, avoiding sugary drinks, especially carbonated drinks and artificial juices;
• Stay at home in the coolest room, making certain to shut the windows during the day and ventilate the house at night;
• Take a lukewarm shower place a damp cloth on your head, or spray water on your face, neck and extremities,
• Walk in the shade, wear wide-brimmed hats and loose cotton clothing, preferably light-coloured;
• Protect the skin from the sun’s rays with protective creams and wear sunglasses whenever possible.
• Avoid physical activities during peak heat hours, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.;

The Ministry of Health likewise presented the signs of sunburn and the instructions to follow to deal with it:

Symptoms of a sunburn:

• Headaches possibly accompanied by vomiting and fever;
• Muscle cramps especially in the elderly and children.

First aid :

• Place the affected individual in a cool room, remove tight clothing, splash them with water and place damp cloths on their head and extremities, and assist them drink water;
• See a physician;
• Encourage relatives and neighbours to visit and help vulnerable people, especially those who live alone, and advise them to follow the recommendations mentioned by the ministry in its press release.