Osakidetza has treated 55 people for high temperatures in the last 10 days
According to the Department of Health, 37 of these 55 persons have had to be transferred to hospitals and health centres. The largest number of cases have occurred in Gipuzkoa (40), with the highest number of heat incidents on 24, 28 and 29 June.
The Osakidetza Emergency Services have treated 55 people between 20 and 29 June for the high temperatures in the Basque Country these days, 37 of whom have had to be transferred to hospitals and health centres.
The Department of Health of the Basque Government has reported the highest number of heat incidents on 24, 28 and 29 June.
By territory, the largest number of cases have occurred in Gipuzkoa (40), with nine persons in Bizkaia and 18 in Álava.
The age range of these cared for persons has been 11-94 years, mostly suffering from dizziness, loss of consciousness, tiredness and disorientation.
Recommendations against high temperatures
- Drink more liquids than usual, especially water , and don't wait until you're thirsty.
- Avoid drinks containing caffeine, alcohol or too much sugar.
- As for food, make light meals (salads, gazpacho, vegetables, fruits...).
- At home, during the warmest hours, close the windows and lowerthe blinds, and take advantage of it to ventilate and cool the house when it's less hot.
- Wear quiet, light, light-colored clothesand comfortable, fresh shoes.
- During hot hours, don't go outon the street and if you have to, cover your head and wear sunglasses.
- Do not exercise in the sunduring the warmest hours (12:00 to 18:00), especially if they are strong.
- If you have to do activities on the street, don't forget to rest, protect yourself from the sun and cool yourself (drink liquids, cool your head and use the fan).
- If you feel so hot, take a shower or a cold bath .
- Don't leave anyone in a parked or locked vehicle, even if the car is in the shade.
- Take care of people at risk of heat, pay special attention to young children, the elderly and people who may be aggravated by heat and dehydration, heart disease.
With regard to the elderly , visit them at least once a day, especially those living alone or in need of assistance, and, if necessary, request the assistance of the social services, since they may have difficulty in adopting protective measures.
- If you have a health problem:
- Ask your doctor what additional measures you need to take.
- If you take medication, keep taking it, but don't take it on your own without being prescribed by the doctor.
- If you feel bad, stop doing what you're doing, try to find a cool place and ask for help.
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