CAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF HEAT WAVE !

And the end of this heat wave is far from being in sight: temperatures will continue to exceed 30 degrees every day until the end of the week, including weekends.

The opportunity to recall the measures to be taken for vulnerable people.

High temperatures can indeed represent a health risk for certain groups of the population, especially the elderly, the sick (chronic), the pregnant women and the young children.

These people should be given special attention and, if necessary, care

It is imperative to avoid physical strain during the hottest hours of the day; to preserve the freshness of one's home and one's body; drink at least 1.5 liters of water a day and have cold, refreshing meals.

Also recommend to compensate for salt losses during and after physical activities.

The heat wave can also affect the physical and intellectual performance, and bring out symptoms not to be neglected.

Like a high body temperature, an acceleration of the pulse, muscle cramps, dry mouth, not to mention sleep disorders.

Thermal stress sometimes causes headaches or causes a state of confusion or dizziness Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea also must intervene if these symptoms appear.Il must extend and refresh the person, give him to drink.