☀️ Summer Health Series ☀️ Summer Heat Safety
☀️ Summer Health Series ☀️ Summer Heat Safety
High summer temperatures continue to grip Alberta.
#StaySafe while enjoying our remaining hot days and avoid heat-related illness with these tips:
☀️ avoid strenuous activity in hot, humid weather or during the hottest part of the day (between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.)
☀️ drink plenty of water before, during and after physical activity
☀️ wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to keep your skin cool
☀️ take frequent breaks in the shade, by a fan or in air-conditioned spaces
☀️ avoid drinking alcohol, which increases blood flow to the skin and elevates the risk of dehydration
☀️ ask your doctor for advice about hot-weather activity and your risk of getting a heat-related illness – especially if you take medications regularly
For more tips on how to prevent and treat mild heat-related illnesses at home, and when to see a doctor, visit https://bit.ly/3p9iMH3
#ABHealth #HeatIllness #Dehydration #SafetyFirst #SummerHealthSeries