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Wear
lightweight, light-coloured, loose, porous clothes and a wide-brimmed
hat. |
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Avoid
strenuous activities. |
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Drink
2 to 3 litres of water per day, even if you aren't thirsty. |
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Limit
your intake of alcoholic and carbonated soft drinks. |
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Don't
take salt tablets unless prescribed by a doctor. |
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Try to
avoid heavy protein foods (eg. Meat, dairy products etc.)
which raise body heat and increase fluid loss. |
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Keep
your home cool with curtains, shutters or awnings on the sunny
sides and leave your windows open at night. |
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If you
don't have air conditioning, use fans and damp towels etc.
to stay cool. Have frequent cool showers. |
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Spend
as much time as possible in air conditioned buildings (eg.
shopping centres, galleries, museums etc.) |
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Avoid
direct sunlight if possible. |
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Use strong
sunscreen as sunburn limits the body's ability to cope with
heat. |
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DO
NOT
leave children (or pets) in parked vehicles. |
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If you
begin to suffer chronic illness or feel unwell, see a doctor
immediately. |
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Don't
forget your pets! Remember to give them access to shade and
plenty of water. |
