The dog days of summer have arrived with humidity levels in the upper thirties in some inland areas.
New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health encourages the public to pay close attention to the heat alerts being issued by the province.
Dr. Jennifer Russell says heat illness and heat stroke can lead to many different symptoms.
“Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, lots of sweating, you can lose consciousness. There have been cases of people dying from heat illness so we want people to take all the precautions they can to avoid that.” Dr. Russell said.
Friday will be another hot day.
New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Jennifer Russell, suggests folks pay attention to symptoms of heat illness such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting and excessive sweating. pic.twitter.com/FHcws62qBR— Tamara Steele (she/her) 🇨🇦 (@tamarasteele1) July 4, 2019
Russell suggests people wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, drinks lots of water and plans activities around the cooler parts of the day.
It’s also a good idea to check on your neighbours especially if they are seniors.
“If you have neighbours who can’t get out very easily, you should check on them especially if they have underlying medical conditions.” Dr. Russell said.
If you can, stay close to the air conditioning or go to an air-conditioned building like the library or a mall.
