Watch out for the effects of extreme heat: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Those at highest risk during periods of extreme heat include the elderly, young children and infants, people with chronic illnesses who take certain medications, people facing precarious housing and people doing laborious work outdoors for long periods.Summer arrives in Canada, and so does extreme heat. How to stay safe
Signs that someone may be suffering from extreme heat include nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty or rapid breathing, severe headache or confusion, convulsions or fever. The health district says you should remain hydrated, avoid going outside in direct sunlight if possible, and check on friends and neighbours.
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