Heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstroke as potentially serious health risks for people during a heatwave - HSE from eg medical equipment Watch Video
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Description: Following a status yellow high temperature warning for Ireland, the HSE is advising people to stay safe in the heat and to be mindful of heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. In heatwaves, significant increases in mortality can occur, especially in older people, young children and more vulnerable groups. nnHSE advice to stay safe: nnKeep cooln· Minimise unnecessary heating - turn off central heating, electrical equipment and lights that are not needed.n· Keep out of the su