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\"Dr<\/a>
Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 14, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

With 40 degree temperatures predicted for this weekend, Queensland Health is urging everyone to take suitable precautions to keep cool and healthy.<\/p>\n

Queensland Health Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young said it was important people stayed hydrated.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeat-related illness occurs when the body overheats and cannot cool itself down,\u201d Dr Young said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe effects of overheating on the body can vary from heat rash and cramps through to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.\u201d<\/p>\n

Every year about 400 Queenslanders are treated at Queensland Health emergency departments for heat-related illness.<\/p>\n

Dr Young said a number of measures could be taken to prevent heat-related illnesses, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Drink plenty of fluids – cool water is best. Don\u2019t wait until you are thirsty to drink but drink regularly throughout the day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Urine colour is a good guide to hydration – it should be clear to light straw-coloured, not dark or gold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Stay indoors in very hot weather, preferably in an air-conditioned building or ensure there is good air flow with fans and open windows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Public venues, such as air-conditioned shopping centres and pools, can provide refuge from the heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • People can also stay cool by taking cool showers or baths, soaking their feet in a basin of water, or wetting a bandana or washer and wrapping it around their neck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Take time to adjust to the environment, pace yourself and limit strenuous outdoor activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Dr Young said certain groups of people were more prone to heat-related illnesses including the elderly, infants, overweight and obese people, pregnant and breastfeeding women and people with some pre-existing health conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \u201cMonitor family, friends and even neighbours who may be more prone to heat-related illness\u2014check on them and make sure they are okay,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

              She said everyone should be aware of what to do when people had heat-related illnesses.<\/p>\n

              \u201cHeat exhaustion usually develops over a couple of days,\u2019\u2019 Dr Young said.<\/p>\n

              \u201cSymptoms may include muscle cramps, heavy sweating, paleness, dizziness, nausea or vomiting and fainting.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

              She said heat stroke was the most serious heat-related illness and had the potential to be life threatening.<\/p>\n

              \u201cSymptoms of heat stroke are similar to heat exhaustion but the person may also have an extremely high body temperature; red, hot, dry skin, but possibly some clamminess; a rapid pulse; headache and confusion,” she said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \u201cCool the person down urgently with a cool shower, bath or sponge, or even spray them with cool water from a hose. Loosen their clothing and have them rest in a cool place.<\/p>\n

              \u201cProvide cool non-alcoholic fluids, but only if you are confident they can swallow. Avoid drinks high in sugar.<\/p>\n

              \u201cIf heat stroke is suspected, then the person will need urgent medical attention. Or if the person has blood pressure or heart problems, also seek medical advice immediately.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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