Heatwave safety
HEATWAVE – KEY PUBLIC HEALTH MESSAGES Stay out of the heat: • Keep out of the sun between 11.00am and 3.00pm. • If you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat and light scarf. • Avoid extreme physical exertion. • Wear light, loose‐fitting cotton clothes. Cool yourself down: • Have plenty of cold drinks, and avoid excess alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks. • Eat cold foods, particularly salads and fruit with a high water content. • Take a co