Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
a temperature of 38C or aboveYoung children, who might not be able to tell you about how they are feeling, may become floppy and sleepy.
Heat exhaustion can turn into heatstroke, which is an emergency. It means your body can no longer manage the heat and your core temperature is rising too high. Get urgent medical help.feeling unwell after 30 minutes of resting in a cool place and drinking plenty of waterfast breathing or shortness of breathOlder adults and young infants, as well as people with long-term health conditions, are particularly at risk.
The body's ability to regulate its temperature is not fully developed in the young and may be reduced by illness, medications or other factors in older adults. Being overweight or obese may also make it harder to cool down.
fan their skin while it is moist - this will help the water to evaporate, which will help their skin cool downStay with them until they are better.More on this story
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