Are You "Summer Ready"?

Summer has already arrived. Preparing ourselves for summer is necessary since the intensity and duration of the extreme heat is expected to increase. It has a significant impact on our well-being.

It affects mostly on the following group of people-

• Infants and children

• Older adults

• Laborers

• Peoples who are working outside during the peak hours

• Athletes

• People with medical conditions

What should we do?

• Wear light colored clothes; avoid black or tightly fitted clothes.

• Sunglasses and hats are a must.

• Apply sunscreen before going outdoors and reapply in every 2-3 hours.

• Re-hydration is a must. Drink more water.

• You can take ORS/ electrol, or coconut water time to time ( except for hypertensive and high blood sugar patients; consultation needed).

• Avoid oily, spicy, rich food.

• Watermelon, grapes, papaya, cucumber are must haves as summer fruits.

• Do not go directly outside from air-conditioned places or vice versa. At first let your body to adapt the temperature.

• Do not drink cold drinks, ice-cream or take cold bath when you are over-heated.

• Use your oven less when there are extreme heat weather conditions.

• If you have to be outside, try to stay in shaded areas. Use hat & umbrella.

• If you're going to be away from home for a while and will be outside or using public transportation, make sure to bring water and oral rehydration solutions with you.

When should we worry ?

• Feeling uncomfortable or suffocated,

• Frequent headaches,

• vertigo

• Fever

• Indigestion, nausea, vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Muscle pain

• Lethargy, weakness

• Sore throat,

• Feeling confused and disoriented

If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, please seek medical attention.