Union Health Ministry issues Advisory on Heat Wave; Check out Do's and Don'ts
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New Delhi: Union Health Ministry under the charge of Dr Harsh Vardhan has issued a health advisory for people to stay safe during the heat wave conditions prevailing in the country.
At present, heat wave conditions are prevailing over parts of East and West Uttar Pradesh, East and West Rajasthan, Vidarbha, East and West Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi.
Heat waves can cause adverse effects on human health, including other sectors. The Health Ministry has suggested the Do's and Don’ts for the citizens to follow.
Dos:
At present, heat wave conditions are prevailing over parts of East and West Uttar Pradesh, East and West Rajasthan, Vidarbha, East and West Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi.
Heat waves can cause adverse effects on human health, including other sectors. The Health Ministry has suggested the Do's and Don’ts for the citizens to follow.
Dos:
- Stay indoors and in shaded places.
- Use umbrella/hat/cap/towel when outside.
- Wear thin loose cotton, light coloured garments.
- Drink frequently water and salted drinks - lassi, lemon water, fruit juices, ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution). Eat fruits such as watermelon, cucumber, lemon, orange etc.
- Take a frequent cool bath and reduce room temperature: use window shades/curtains, fan, cooler, air conditioner, cross ventilate the room, sprinkle water, keep indoor plants
- The person feeling unwell, especially old aged, young children, pregnant women, those with pre-existing medical conditions, and outdoor workers, should be immediately shifted to a cooler place, put on minimum clothing, be sponged with cold water, applied ice packs wrapped in cloth, and transported to the nearest health facility.
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