Heat Illness Prevention

Heat Stroke

Heat Stroke is a condition caused by your body overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures.

Symptoms

Heavy Sweating
Weakness
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea or Vomiting
High Body Temperature

Heat Stroke

Who is at Risk?

Infants
Senior Citizen
Children
Pregnant Women
Labourer

Senior Citizen

Children

Pregnant Women

Labourer

Take Care About

Drink More Water
Ware loosen & lightweight Clothing
Do not drink Alcoholic & Caffeine Beverages
Stop going outside and stay in cool place
In case of very high body Temperature- Reducing body Temperature by lie down the person and cold sponging in underarms, below neck and back, giving up sip of cold water

Do's

Drink More Water

Cool Shower

Cotton Clothing

Sun Safety

Don't

Alcohol

No Smoking

Junk Food

Heavy Exercise