Heat stroke warning: Four key moves if you've had too much sun
PHE’s Dr Owen Landeg warned: “The summer heat can bring real health risks.” Those most vulnerable to the extremely hot weather conditions include older people, those with underlying health conditions, and young children. Signs of too much sun include: a headache, dizziness and confusion, loss of appetite, nausea, and fast breathing – just to name a few. The NHS pointed out that heat exhaustion needs to be taken seriously.
If you do not cool down within 30 minutes, it has turned into heatstroke which is an “emergency”.
As soon as you notice signs of heat exhaustion in yourself, or others, there are four key moves you need to do.
Firstly, you need to move into a cool place in the shade – or guide the affected person into a shady spot.
Secondly, the person affected needs to lie down with their feet slightly raised.
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